Counterfeiting of premium spirits carries economic and health risks, and the counterfeit market for wine, beer and spirits has been estimated to cost the EU €3 billion a year in losses. Researchers at the University of St Andrews, with co-authors from Jas Hennessy & Co, have shown that a laser-based technique can authenticate Cognac and … Shedding light on fake Cognac

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