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What punishments did Jean-Baptiste Colbert impose for counterfeiting and poor workmanship?
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To ensure the high quality of French goods and maintain competitive standards in industry and commerce, Jean-Baptiste Colbert implemented strict regulations across all manufacturing sectors. To enforce these standards, he imposed severe punishments for both counterfeiting and poor workmanship, which consisted of fines and the use of the pillory.1