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Nicola Sudan

20 March 2024

4 min read

Illicit Tobacco in South-East Asia ‘Not Alarmingly High’, WHO Says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region has released a new research report on the illicit trade of tobacco in the region, with the conclusion that illicit levels are ‘generally not alarmingly high in most South-East Asian (SEA) countries’.

Excise Products Illicit Trade

Chander S Jeena

15 March 2024

2 min read

Casa De Moneda’s Third Patent Plate

The Third Patent Plate is a technological solution that combines physical and digital security measures on a self-adhesive label, applied to the inside of a vehicle’s windshield.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

15 March 2024

3 min read

Lottery Security Printing Hitting Jackpots

One of the fundamental security features used in manufacturing lottery ticket paper is advanced printing techniques such as watermarking. Further, lottery tickets often incorporate tamper-evident features, which include special adhesives designed to reveal any attempts at ticket tampering or alteration.

Technology & Systems

Chander S Jeena

8 March 2024

3 min read

Sustainable Innovations Around Tamper Proofing

As sustainability becomes an ever-present item on board meeting agendas, we notice the emergence of many new eco-friendly security solution developments, including sustainable closure seals that provide tamper evidence.

Sustainability

Chander S Jeena

8 March 2024

2 min read

UK IPO Targets Social Media to Fight Fakes

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has unveiled its latest targeted awareness campaign, designed to help tackle consumer demand for counterfeit goods.

Authentication

Nicola Sudan

5 March 2024

6 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – OpSec Security

In the first of our 2024 interview series, we explore the tax stamp industry from an insider perspective, delving into its challenges, opportunities, and potential developments with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

5 March 2024

10 min read

Key Decisions Made – And Not Made – at MOP3

The Third session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP3) concluded on 15 February, in Panama City, after taking ‘decisive action to combat illicit trade in tobacco products’, according to a press release from the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).

Illicit Trade

Francisco Mandiola

5 March 2024

3 min read

Spring Cleaning at Chile Tax Authority – Renovated Programme in the Works

In 2023, we analysed how Chile’s cigarette traceability system, SITRAF (Sistema de Trazabilidad Fiscal) had been performing since its inception in 2019. At that time, a study conducted by local economists found that the implementation of the system in Chile had resulted in better control of legitimate sales and increased revenues.

Free Free

Nicola Sudan

5 March 2024

2 min read

ODDS Continues Big Debate – The Transition from Physical to Digital

The programme for the third Optical and Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference is now available.

Events

Nicola Sudan

1 March 2024

6 min read

Legalising Recreational Cannabis – The Canadian Experience

In this country case study, Tim McIntyre, Senior Director Excise Control, Canadian Bank Note Company, describes the journey to legalisation of recreational cannabis in Canada, including the launch of an excise regime for a brand new market.

Excise Products

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

6 min read

Q&A: Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

Interview between Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

Interviews

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

2 min read

SIR Webinar Announced

Following the expansion of the secure registry of holographic images and its relaunch as the Security Image Register (SIR) last month, the IHMA has announced it will be holding a webinar focusing on the SIR and its benefits for suppliers and their customers on 17 April.

Technology & Systems

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

1 min read

Meta Launches NANO Protect for Authentication

Meta Materials, working on advanced materials and nanotechnology, now releases its new product – NANO™ protect. With this, META has enhanced its authentication portfolio – NANO™ protect and LiveOptik® for brand protection and LumaChrome and QUANTUM™ Stripe for banknotes.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

5 min read

News in Brief

Traceability solution provider Aware claimed to have achieved the ‘world’s first’ fully infield-traceable recycled polyester.

Authentication

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Global Hologram Body Targets China Expansion in Strategic Move

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) is strengthening its presence in China to boost growth and promote the technology’s benefits to brand owners, government authorities and sector suppliers.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Fighting Falsified Medicines – The Novartis Way

Continuing our series of articles on the strategic perspectives of leading brands in their fight against fakes, this month we turn our attention to Novartis, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, and the fourth largest in terms of revenue in 2022.

Companies

Chander S Jeena

22 Feb. 2024

5 min read

India’s Pharmaceutical Traceability Hit Another Roadblock

The system, proposed in 2011 and aimed at combating counterfeit drugs and improving transparency in drug exports and pharmaceutical supply chain, has been meeting repeated challenges stemming from difficulties within the industry and representation from the industry leaders. Technical obstacles and concerns regarding system readiness have contributed to this hurdle.

Track and Trace

Chander S Jeena

22 Feb. 2024

3 min read

Beckham, Sports, Brand Counterfeiting and Authentication

While counterfeiting is not a new problem, many sports Brands are switching to innovations such as DNA taggants, NFC, blockchain and NFT applications.

Authentication

Chander S Jeena

15 Feb. 2024

3 min read

Africa’s Ongoing Battle Against Fake Medicines

African governments are fighting the fake medicine scourge using technological advancements, track and trace systems, joint investigations, and strategic collaborations.

Authentication

Nicola Sudan

14 Feb. 2024

4 min read

ITSA Makes Recommendations to Strengthen the European Union's Digital Product Passport

In response to the European Union's (EU) Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has crafted comprehensive recommendations to ensure a secure and interoperable implementation.

Associations

Latest News

Illicit Tobacco in South-East Asia ‘Not Alarmingly High’, WHO Says

Casa De Moneda’s Third Patent Plate

Lottery Security Printing Hitting Jackpots

Sustainable Innovations Around Tamper Proofing

UK IPO Targets Social Media to Fight Fakes

Interview with an ITSA Member – OpSec Security

Key Decisions Made – And Not Made – at MOP3

Spring Cleaning at Chile Tax Authority – Renovated Programme in the Works

ODDS Continues Big Debate – The Transition from Physical to Digital

Legalising Recreational Cannabis – The Canadian Experience

Q&A: Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

SIR Webinar Announced

Meta Launches NANO Protect for Authentication

News in Brief

Global Hologram Body Targets China Expansion in Strategic Move

Fighting Falsified Medicines – The Novartis Way

India’s Pharmaceutical Traceability Hit Another Roadblock

Beckham, Sports, Brand Counterfeiting and Authentication

Africa’s Ongoing Battle Against Fake Medicines

ITSA Makes Recommendations to Strengthen the European Union's Digital Product Passport

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