Dodoma, June 26 --  THE government is in the process of amending the Merchandise Marks Act of 1963 to enhance the countrys ability to combat the growing challenge of counterfeit goods in the market.

Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, revealed this yesterday in Dodoma during the commemoration of World Anti-Counterfeit Day.

He said that once the amendments are passed, the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) will be better equipped to effectively carry out its mandate of controlling counterfeit goods.

Addressing the industry stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, Dr Jafo said the law, enacted in 1963, requires major revisions to reflect the current competitive market environment.

“The FCC will be ...