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Switzerland has implemented a regulation that will make it easier to destroy fake goods entering the country in small consignments.
The MAC wants to foster collaboration between online marketplaces, payment providers, and brands to fight counterfeits.
IDs continue to be at risk from counterfeiting but optical technologies play a central role in the battle to protect people and revenues.
A spat has broken out about the value of GS1 standards in India's domestic system for protecting medicines from counterfeiting.
Firm said it blocked more than 7m suspected counterfeit products from being listed between July and December 2024.
A total of 243 counterfeit watches were seized in the shipment en route from China to an address in Illinois.
Counterfeiters are increasingly using international waterways to move fakes and siting production close to end markets.
US threats to hike tariffs on Vietnamese goods have prompted the country to increase inspections at its borders.
Antares Vision Group partners with Siempharma to enter pharma labeling equipment market with automatic unit for cylindrical containers.
Unit promises the "broadest range" of technologies for authentication, online protection, tax revenue and identity documents.
A petition to allow digital care labels on clothing sold in the US has attracted broad support among industry commentators.
The unit will be combined with OpSec to create a new Crane NXT division called Crane Authentication.
This year's list makes illuminating reading in the context of President Trump's tariffs and developing trade war.
Otherbrick.com sells Pink Floyd-branded products, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and homeware.
The case further exposes the vulnerabilities of the QR code-based system that has been deployed in India since 2023.
SoftGroup announces partnership with i2b to strengthen market presence in Greece and Switzerland
The takedown of an illegal liquor facility in Armenia prompts calls for consumers to make use of digital coding checks.
Several hundred units of counterfeit Ozempic injection 1mg have been found in the US drug supply chain.
The banknote printer confirmed that it is backing the Atlas offer over a higher bid from a rival investment group.
"It is not hard to project that more illicit and counterfeit products will enter this country as a result of...haphazard cuts."
The investigation found that the gang sold 25 tonnes of illegal pesticides, netting an estimated €5m in gains.
First international optical technologies awards open for business
NFC-labels from Schreiner MediPharm offer increased protection against counterfeit medicines
The £300m deal with Crane NXT is now expected to be completed by May 1, according to a financial filing.
The Indian QR coding programme introduced in 2023 to detect counterfeit medicines will instead now cause great harm.
One guide will help fund managers ensure sustainable investing, while the other gives technical info on authentication.
Zebra's TC58 mobile computer range will be integrated into the recently launched M-Trust product verification system.
As we approach the second quarter of the year, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.
Cybord unveils AI-powered Real-Time Interception (RTI) solution to prevent defective electronic products
NeuroCyber CIC enhances leadership team to champion neurodiversity in cyber security
The facility in Sonepat is suspected of falsifying drugs claiming to be made by various pharma manufacturers.
The lawsuit accuses Maine retail chain Marden's of selling dozens of inferior-quality counterfeit down jackets.
The company has received reports of some purchasers of the counterfeits experiencing worrying side effects.
Of the four shipments, three were sent from the same shipper in GB, while the fourth was arriving from Indonesia.
Quantum Base is hoping to raise up to £5m, with the cash earmarked for product development and new hires.
TAPA APAC explains how its new brand protection standard could combat illicit alcohol - and other health threats.
Criminal networks are using networks of seemingly legitimate and legal businesses to help sell counterfeit products in Europe.
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The Indian QR coding programme meant to protect domestic drug supplies has failed, and is now a gift to the counterfeiters.
A hardware reviewer has warned that counterfeit versions of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are being sold on Amazon.
Kinaxis to unveil the next phase of AI innovation at Kinexions 2025
The mechanism, part of the EU's sanctions package against Russia, is now due to come into effect on January 1, 2026.
A seizure of falsified medicines in India has drawn attention to the limitations of its QR code-based anti-fakes programme.
The suit cites e-commerce stores on sites like AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, eCRATER, MadeInChina, Temu and Walmart.
The Jha brothers are accused of trafficking in various falsified medicines, including knock-offs of Merck & Co's Keytruda.
Software will help combat deepfake image threats to personal security
Bia Analytical has launched a beta version of its cloud-based portal for verifying the integrity of herbs and spices.
Report suggests compounders may be using illegally imported APIs made in unregistered overseas facilities.
The artAI platform creates a digital blueprint of pack artwork that can be used for verification and counterfeit protection.
The programme will feature keynotes from Jaguar Land Rover and the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Officers in Chicago and Birmingham intercepted two shipments in the last couple of weeks worth around $264,000.
The VinylKey technology covered by the patent is billed as creating"next-level collectible vinyl."
The fully biodegradable film also extends shelf-life, protects against UV light and pH changes, and is antibacterial.
Foysal Habib and Abu Sufian pleaded guilty last year to selling fake goods, including electronics, cosmetics, and clothing.
The defendants are accused of selling at least $2.3m worth of counterfeit amiibo products on Amazon.
The decision will see 20 per cent of its workforce laid off as firm looks into finding a buyer for the underperforming unit.
Low-knowledge consumers are fuelling the trillion-dollar counterfeit market; Educate them, researchers say.
Four Russian nationals are suspected of using a Phobos variant to extort victims across Europe and beyond.
Antares Vision Group launches "Diamind Connect" platform providing traceability, customer engagement and supply chain digitalization
Raids in Serbia and North Macedonia found machines to make moulds and stamps for fake money and other equipment.
The aim is to help companies developing AIs protect themselves better from "growing cybersecurity threats."
The company has said it is making "significant steps" towards the sale of its authentications unit to Crane NXT.
Domino helps beverage manufacturers optimise production lines for future code requirements with new Dx-Series laser coders
TrusTrace, Peterson Tech and Retraced join TextileGenesis in supporting the Trackit textile traceability programme.
The FDA has yet to act on a legislative mandate to implement a track-and-trace system, says American Lung Association.
Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.
Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas
Three lawsuits are targetting sellers on online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Wish, Etsy, and Temu.
More than 400 arrests have been made in Operation Shield V, which seized €11.1m-worth of illegal medicines.
Some of the Cuban company's premium cigars will now use NFC technology to allow smartphone verification.
The gang, including logistics bosses, warehouse owners and truck drivers, are accused of smuggling $200m in illegal goods.
Ross Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence for charges involving narcotics and money laundering.
The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.
At least 30 people have died in Istanbul, with two people jailed for murder in connection with the incident.
Big pricing variations depending on the source country have created incentives for economically-motivated fraud.
NIST project created 'fingerprints' for textiles that can help sort fabrics that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025
The recommendation will help to ensure effective traceability of cattle in order to protect both animal and public health.
The firm says it is considering a full takeover offer for its currency unit from groups linked to a prominent UK financier.
2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.
M-Trust – which is now in beta test release mode – is described by the company as a "cyber-physical trust platform."
The counterfeit versions of the cancer immunotherapy Imfinzi have been found in Armenia, Lebanon, and Türkiye.
Integrity Technology Group played a role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against US victims, says Treasury.
Agency found that "multiple bad actors" have been importing or selling knockoff copies of Lilly's tirzepatide.
The disappearance of the cables caused major disruptions to large public construction sites, according to the authorities.
A corner shop in Wales is thought to have made £1m in revenue from fake cigarettes and tobacco in less than three years.
The cigarettes would have led to a financial loss to the Latvian state of €75m if they had entered the market.
The latest arrest was carried out by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers and police at a farm in Wales.
The counterfeits from shops in and around Camden High Street included clothing, bags, trainers and watches.
Company points to a strong currency order book as a reason to be optimistic about a "step change" in performance next year.
Defendant Lorik Papyan was earlier sentenced for unlicensed wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.
Bachem's Pascal Degen explains the challenges faced by CDMOs in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals
Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries
de la Mata will take up office on December 18 for a four-year term, replacing current VP Boštjan Škrlec.
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The Italian fashion firm wants to identify suppliers, support eco-design initiatives, and measure its environmental impact.
ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network
48 untraceable sheep carcasses thought to have been illegally smoked were intercepted in unrefrigerated vans in London.
The alliance aims to tackle the growing issue of product look-up (PLU) fraud at self-checkout counters.
Switzerland has implemented a regulation that will make it easier to destroy fake goods entering the country in small consignments.
The MAC wants to foster collaboration between online marketplaces, payment providers, and brands to fight counterfeits.
IDs continue to be at risk from counterfeiting but optical technologies play a central role in the battle to protect people and revenues.
A spat has broken out about the value of GS1 standards in India's domestic system for protecting medicines from counterfeiting.
Firm said it blocked more than 7m suspected counterfeit products from being listed between July and December 2024.
A total of 243 counterfeit watches were seized in the shipment en route from China to an address in Illinois.
Counterfeiters are increasingly using international waterways to move fakes and siting production close to end markets.
US threats to hike tariffs on Vietnamese goods have prompted the country to increase inspections at its borders.
Antares Vision Group partners with Siempharma to enter pharma labeling equipment market with automatic unit for cylindrical containers.
Unit promises the "broadest range" of technologies for authentication, online protection, tax revenue and identity documents.
A petition to allow digital care labels on clothing sold in the US has attracted broad support among industry commentators.
The unit will be combined with OpSec to create a new Crane NXT division called Crane Authentication.
This year's list makes illuminating reading in the context of President Trump's tariffs and developing trade war.
Otherbrick.com sells Pink Floyd-branded products, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and homeware.
The case further exposes the vulnerabilities of the QR code-based system that has been deployed in India since 2023.
SoftGroup announces partnership with i2b to strengthen market presence in Greece and Switzerland
The takedown of an illegal liquor facility in Armenia prompts calls for consumers to make use of digital coding checks.
Several hundred units of counterfeit Ozempic injection 1mg have been found in the US drug supply chain.
The banknote printer confirmed that it is backing the Atlas offer over a higher bid from a rival investment group.
"It is not hard to project that more illicit and counterfeit products will enter this country as a result of...haphazard cuts."
The investigation found that the gang sold 25 tonnes of illegal pesticides, netting an estimated €5m in gains.
First international optical technologies awards open for business
NFC-labels from Schreiner MediPharm offer increased protection against counterfeit medicines
The £300m deal with Crane NXT is now expected to be completed by May 1, according to a financial filing.
The Indian QR coding programme introduced in 2023 to detect counterfeit medicines will instead now cause great harm.
One guide will help fund managers ensure sustainable investing, while the other gives technical info on authentication.
Zebra's TC58 mobile computer range will be integrated into the recently launched M-Trust product verification system.
As we approach the second quarter of the year, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.
Cybord unveils AI-powered Real-Time Interception (RTI) solution to prevent defective electronic products
NeuroCyber CIC enhances leadership team to champion neurodiversity in cyber security
The facility in Sonepat is suspected of falsifying drugs claiming to be made by various pharma manufacturers.
The lawsuit accuses Maine retail chain Marden's of selling dozens of inferior-quality counterfeit down jackets.
The company has received reports of some purchasers of the counterfeits experiencing worrying side effects.
Of the four shipments, three were sent from the same shipper in GB, while the fourth was arriving from Indonesia.
Quantum Base is hoping to raise up to £5m, with the cash earmarked for product development and new hires.
TAPA APAC explains how its new brand protection standard could combat illicit alcohol - and other health threats.
Criminal networks are using networks of seemingly legitimate and legal businesses to help sell counterfeit products in Europe.
-
The Indian QR coding programme meant to protect domestic drug supplies has failed, and is now a gift to the counterfeiters.
A hardware reviewer has warned that counterfeit versions of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are being sold on Amazon.
Kinaxis to unveil the next phase of AI innovation at Kinexions 2025
The mechanism, part of the EU's sanctions package against Russia, is now due to come into effect on January 1, 2026.
A seizure of falsified medicines in India has drawn attention to the limitations of its QR code-based anti-fakes programme.
The suit cites e-commerce stores on sites like AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, eCRATER, MadeInChina, Temu and Walmart.
The Jha brothers are accused of trafficking in various falsified medicines, including knock-offs of Merck & Co's Keytruda.
Software will help combat deepfake image threats to personal security
Bia Analytical has launched a beta version of its cloud-based portal for verifying the integrity of herbs and spices.
Report suggests compounders may be using illegally imported APIs made in unregistered overseas facilities.
The artAI platform creates a digital blueprint of pack artwork that can be used for verification and counterfeit protection.
The programme will feature keynotes from Jaguar Land Rover and the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
Officers in Chicago and Birmingham intercepted two shipments in the last couple of weeks worth around $264,000.
The VinylKey technology covered by the patent is billed as creating"next-level collectible vinyl."
The fully biodegradable film also extends shelf-life, protects against UV light and pH changes, and is antibacterial.
Foysal Habib and Abu Sufian pleaded guilty last year to selling fake goods, including electronics, cosmetics, and clothing.
The defendants are accused of selling at least $2.3m worth of counterfeit amiibo products on Amazon.
The decision will see 20 per cent of its workforce laid off as firm looks into finding a buyer for the underperforming unit.
Low-knowledge consumers are fuelling the trillion-dollar counterfeit market; Educate them, researchers say.
Four Russian nationals are suspected of using a Phobos variant to extort victims across Europe and beyond.
Antares Vision Group launches "Diamind Connect" platform providing traceability, customer engagement and supply chain digitalization
Raids in Serbia and North Macedonia found machines to make moulds and stamps for fake money and other equipment.
The aim is to help companies developing AIs protect themselves better from "growing cybersecurity threats."
The company has said it is making "significant steps" towards the sale of its authentications unit to Crane NXT.
Domino helps beverage manufacturers optimise production lines for future code requirements with new Dx-Series laser coders
TrusTrace, Peterson Tech and Retraced join TextileGenesis in supporting the Trackit textile traceability programme.
The FDA has yet to act on a legislative mandate to implement a track-and-trace system, says American Lung Association.
Companies using the timber are putting themselves at risk of hefty financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution.
Cybord and Fuji America form strategic partnership to deliver visual AI-powered technology to SMT production lines across the Americas
Three lawsuits are targetting sellers on online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, Wish, Etsy, and Temu.
More than 400 arrests have been made in Operation Shield V, which seized €11.1m-worth of illegal medicines.
Some of the Cuban company's premium cigars will now use NFC technology to allow smartphone verification.
The gang, including logistics bosses, warehouse owners and truck drivers, are accused of smuggling $200m in illegal goods.
Ross Ulbricht had been serving a life sentence for charges involving narcotics and money laundering.
The measures would strengthen oversight of 'de minimis' shipments, known to be a route for fake goods entering the US.
At least 30 people have died in Istanbul, with two people jailed for murder in connection with the incident.
Big pricing variations depending on the source country have created incentives for economically-motivated fraud.
NIST project created 'fingerprints' for textiles that can help sort fabrics that would otherwise end up in landfill.
Infor Nexus unveils NexTrace, its end-to-end traceability solution, at NRF 2025
The recommendation will help to ensure effective traceability of cattle in order to protect both animal and public health.
The firm says it is considering a full takeover offer for its currency unit from groups linked to a prominent UK financier.
2024 report lists 38 online and 33 physical markets accused of involvement in "substantial" counterfeiting and piracy.
M-Trust – which is now in beta test release mode – is described by the company as a "cyber-physical trust platform."
The counterfeit versions of the cancer immunotherapy Imfinzi have been found in Armenia, Lebanon, and Türkiye.
Integrity Technology Group played a role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against US victims, says Treasury.
Agency found that "multiple bad actors" have been importing or selling knockoff copies of Lilly's tirzepatide.
The disappearance of the cables caused major disruptions to large public construction sites, according to the authorities.
A corner shop in Wales is thought to have made £1m in revenue from fake cigarettes and tobacco in less than three years.
The cigarettes would have led to a financial loss to the Latvian state of €75m if they had entered the market.
The latest arrest was carried out by National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) officers and police at a farm in Wales.
The counterfeits from shops in and around Camden High Street included clothing, bags, trainers and watches.
Company points to a strong currency order book as a reason to be optimistic about a "step change" in performance next year.
Defendant Lorik Papyan was earlier sentenced for unlicensed wholesale distribution of prescription drugs.
Bachem's Pascal Degen explains the challenges faced by CDMOs in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Schreiner MediPharm offers novel cut-through indicator for closure seals
Domino prepares to support customers with stricter 2D code requirements in regulated industries
de la Mata will take up office on December 18 for a four-year term, replacing current VP Boštjan Škrlec.
-
The Italian fashion firm wants to identify suppliers, support eco-design initiatives, and measure its environmental impact.
ReposiTrak welcomes 50 new produce suppliers to rapidly expanding food traceability network
48 untraceable sheep carcasses thought to have been illegally smoked were intercepted in unrefrigerated vans in London.
The alliance aims to tackle the growing issue of product look-up (PLU) fraud at self-checkout counters.
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