Hyderabad : Telangana Police, along with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL)—the company behind Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand conducted a raid in Hyderabad city in Telangana to curb the sale of counterfeit Goodknight LV products in the region. The raid, carried out with support from GCPL’s investigation agency, mark a crucial step in curbing the spread of fake mosquito repellent products in the market.
Based on actionable intelligence, the local police and investigative teams conducted a raid at Jambagh, Hyderabad on a wholesaler stocking supply of fake Goodknight refills. During the search, authorities seized 3600 counterfeit Goodknight refills.
FIRs (First Information Report) have been lodged against the accused under Section 63 of Copyright Act, 1957, and Section 318 (4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Authorities are now tracking the distribution links and supply networks associated with this unit to prevent further circulation of such hazardous products in Uttar Pradesh and adjoining states. This action stands as a warning to those dealing in counterfeit goods and reflects GCPL’s commitment to protecting consumer trust.
Commenting on the issue, Ashwin Moorthy, CMO, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, said, “The spread of counterfeit products across the country is a major concern for the FMCG industry. Counterfeits or look alike products are not only illegal, but also harmful and hazardous to human health. GCPL invests a significant part of its revenue to develop innovative products that continue to serve customers better and Goodknight, a market leader in the home insecticide category, is one such example. We regularly undertake quality checks of our products through a collaboration with our distribution network, local authorities, and consumers. This initiative with the Telangana police authorities will reprimand local retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of duplicate Goodknight products in the state.”
Given the presence of counterfeit Goodknight products in the market, consumers should exercise caution and purchase only with a genuine sales invoice. If people suspect any duplicate Goodknight products or find any wholesaler/retailer dealing in them, they can report the matter to GCPL by writing to [email protected] or calling on 1800-266-0007
