noun
fraudulent claim of product origin; origin fraud
Refers to the illegal practice of mislabeling where a product was made or grown, often to deceive consumers about quality or safety.
産地偽装が発覚した食品は回収された。
Food products found to have fraudulent origin claims were recalled.
産地偽装は消費者の信頼を大きく損なう。
Origin fraud greatly damages consumer trust.
Compound of 産地 (place of production) and 偽装 (disguise, camouflage).