CHEMIST Warehouse has agreed to stop selling allegedly counterfeit versions of several Victoria's Secret-branded perfumes, in a voluntary undertaking following the filing of a Federal Court lawsuit.
Victoria's Secret claimed fake versions of its Amber Romance, Love Addict, Aqua Kiss, Pure Seduction and Coconut Passion body mists were made available for sale via Chemist Warehouse outlets in what the case alleged was a "flagrant and wilful disregard of Victoria's Secret's rights".
The beauty brand said it "enjoyed a substantial and valuable reputation & goodwill" for its perfumes in Australia.
Chemist Warehouse confirmed it had removed the allegedly offending products from its shelves "in good faith".
"Chemist Warehouse is confident about the authenticity of all products that we bring into the country...we believe in the legitimacy and provenance of the Victoria's Secret body mist, but in good faith have chosen to remove it from sale for the time being," the firm told AAP.
"Chemist Warehouse will continue to do everything possible to ensure that customers can remain confident in the authenticity of any product that they purchase from any one of our stores."
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