How fake alcohol is tested in a laboratory

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Trading standards is warning people to watch out for fake alcohol over Christmas.

There's been a rise in the amount of counterfeit goods, especially spirits, over the last four years.

Nationally it's now the third most investigated product behind clothing and tobacco.

Trainee scientist Rebecca tells Newsbeat reporter Steve Holden how they test bottles to see if they're fake and what to look out for when you're buying alcohol.

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