Anti-counterfeiting

Anti-counterfeiting

Bosch track and trace
Primer
| January 11, 2012

Fighting counterfeit pharmaceuticals: A primer

Packaging technology, regulation, guidelines and industry combining to address global counterfeiting of pharmaceuticals.
An authentic blister pack is shown at left, a counterfeit version at right.
Feature Article
| January 4, 2012

Fighting fakes: a never-ending battle

Internet purchasing and global sourcing add complexity to anti-counterfeiting efforts throughout the supply chain.
JDSU authentication label
Feature Article
| November 30, 2011

A multilayer approach to brand protection

Using combinations of consumer and channel-targeted tools, including packaging, help reduce counterfeiting--and build customer relationships.
USP logo
News
| November 9, 2011

USP guidelines aim to combat counterfeit meds and medical devices

USP to seek public feedback, and input at May 2012 workshop regarding its new guidelines for supply chain integrity and the role of packaging technologies.
Wes Shepherd
Feature Article
| November 8, 2011

Online monitoring assists in identifying counterfeiters

Wes Shepherd, CEO of Channel IQ, discusses monitoring Internet distribution so manufactures, distributors, and retailers can better understand their markets, and track gray market sales and potential counterfeiting.
iStock_counterfeit_pills
News
| July 27, 2011

Counterfeit pharmaceuticals and food threaten innovation

Report forecasts $74.2 billion in global anti-counterfeiting packaging by 2015, focusing on track-and-trace and brand authentication segments in pharmaceutical and food industries.
Holographic foil helps Colgate Palmolive create shelf impact and recognition
Feature Article
| May 8, 2011

Holograms employed in the anti-counterfeiting battle

Ian Lancaster of the International Hologram Manufacturers’ Assn. describes how holograms overcome pharmaceutical counterfeiting problems.
Sinupret
Feature Article
| January 5, 2011

New-generation packaging addresses growing counterfeiting in Germany

With interpack 2011 coming to Düsseldorf in May, Germany looks to packaging technology to thwart counterfeit medications.
Video | December 30, 2010

Track and trace fights counterfeiting

Pester Automation teamed up with Systech to produce an integrated top load case packer and dual-place palletizer that establishes a secure child/parent relationship.
ARC_Anticounterfeiting
Feature Article
| December 10, 2010

ARC forecasts anti-counterfeiting/brand protection market to grow 15% annually

Internet fuels growth in counterfeits globally, stimulating demand for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection software and services.

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