In this section we deal with:

How authentication technologies can assist in the fight against product piracy

• Introduce a simple method of validation for customs inspection
• Granting an inspection tool that assists in legal seizures
• Providing assurance to end users

Is it possible to develop a single, global anti-counterfeit device that will be recognised and used in all applications?

Applying the right strategy and tactics to anti-piracy initiatives

• Developing a layered approach to product protection
• The importance of being able to prove provenance
• How install a resilient and adaptable system

Marking products so that they carry their own self-validating features

• Adding paper labels
• Using swing tickets and tags

Adapting primary packaging and adding tear tapes

• Applying labels to clothing, footwear and textile products
• Marking liquids, powders and bulk materials
• Direct marking methods

Materials that can be utilised to carry authenticity marks and messages

• Security labelling materials
• Security packaging materials
• Security tags and swing tickets
• Security materials for clothing, textiles and footwear
• Security materials for use in the food and beverage sector

Ancillary devices that can be used as authentication tools

• Special Inks
• Embossing, Holograms and foils
• Films and overlays
• Chipless tags
• Radio frequency (RFID) devices
• Digital watermarking and covert codes carried on pack

On product marking to aid verification

• Ink jet marking
• Transfer ribbon marking
• Laser encoding – on product and ink activated
• Linking serial marking to authentication databases
• Using the internet and SMS messaging to provide provenance advice
• Product marking with encrypted bar codes

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