We join with Promhil and Legrand to promote anti-counterfeiting campaign

• 7 out of 10 fires in Peru are due to the use of counterfeit and/or poor quality electrical products.

• Between 2010 and 2019, the Peruvian economy recorded losses of US$5,059 million due to the illicit entry of products into the national territory.

Lima, March 2023. In Peru, an average of 31 fires are recorded every day. According to the General Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Peru, 70% of these incidents are due to the use of counterfeit or substandard electrical products.

In this context, INDECO by Nexans, Promhil and Legrand, important companies in the electricity sector in the country, joined forces to carry out the initiative "Don't leave anything to chance, buy original, buy security", whose objective was to raise awareness among citizens of Trujillo about the dangers to life due to the use of counterfeit electrical products, in addition to causing considerable economic losses and material damage.

The event, held at the Albarracín commercial emporium in Trujillo, offered attendees a dynamic and practical presentation on the risks associated with the problem, highlighting the importance of opting for original products for the safety of their lives and that of their loved ones. beloved. Likewise, a meeting was organized with electricians and distribution companies to offer advice on how to detect this type of products.

It is important to remember that in September 2023 Albarracín was the scene of a raging fire that, although fortunately there were no human victims, it did result in million-dollar material losses for merchants in the area. Just a few weeks later, a similar incident occurred in a shopping gallery located on José María Eguren Avenue.

The risks associated with the use of counterfeit products are severe: a counterfeit electrical cable lacks the capacity to withstand the current demand of electrical devices, which can trigger overloads and consequently short circuits. Similarly, a pirated outlet is prone to generating false contacts, endangering the integrity of the facilities and, more importantly, the safety of people.

It is important to emphasize that counterfeiting of electrical products is a global and large-scale problem, ranking after pharmaceuticals on the list of most counterfeited items. According to the International Electrotechnical Commission, one in five products sold in the electrical sector is counterfeit or comes from contraband.

According to the National Society of Industries, between 2010 and 2019 the Peruvian economy recorded losses of US$5,059 million due to the illicit entry of products into the national territory. This figure shows the damage that this activity generates both to tax collection and to the competitiveness of Peruvian companies.