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Nicola Sudan

31 Oct. 2023

4 min read

More Food Brands and Industries Stepping Up Traceability and Authentication Drive

In the September 2023 issue of Authentication & Brand News™, we examined how Parmigiano Reggiano, the iconic Italian cheese, has embraced modern technology by embedding edible microchips into its 40kg cheese wheels to combat counterfeiting.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Nicola Sudan

26 Oct. 2023

9 min read

ITSA Counters Claim that Tax Stamp-Based Track and Trace Not Compatible with FCTC Protocol

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has responded to a claim by economic advisory firm Oxford Economics (OE) that tax stamp-based track and trace systems are not compatible with the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, while ‘fully digital’ solutions, based on open standards, are.

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Ian Lancaster

26 Oct. 2023

3 min read

Tax Stamp Standard Review Is Underway

As previously reported in Tax Stamp & Traceability News™, the international standard for excise tax stamps, ISO 22382:2018, is now due its five- year review, in accordance with ISO procedures (the International Organization for Standards).

Free Standards Free

Nicola Sudan

26 Oct. 2023

2 min read

Oumolat and SICPA Enter Strategic Partnership, Creating 'O&S Security Solutions' JV

Oumolat Security Printing, owned by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), has entered into a strategic partnership with SICPA to print enhanced tax stamps and track activities through the integration of advanced technologies.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

11 Oct. 2023

2 min read

California to Abolish Single-Use Plastic Tags on Marijuana Plants

The governor of California, USA, has approved a law to eliminate single-use plastic RFID tags for tracking and tracing marijuana plants.

Excise Products Track and Trace

Nicola Sudan

11 Oct. 2023

4 min read

Interview with LEONHARD KURZ

This month, we have a new entry in our ongoing interview series investigating the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association members, diving into their personal perspectives on the tax industry, today’s challenges and opportunities, and tomorrow’s potential advances.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

11 Oct. 2023

4 min read

A Review of TSTF 2023 – More Greenfields, Please!

One of the best comments coming out of the 11th Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ (TSTF), held from 2-4 October in Tbilisi, Georgia, was from a revenue authority attending the forum for the first time. They said that now that they’d seen first-hand what they’d been missing by not attending this event, they would be sure to attend all security printing conferences in future.

Events Free Free

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

3 min read

Indian Pharma Moves Ahead with QR Code Regulation

Now that the Indian government has introduced mandatory QR codes on drugs, the country’s pharmaceutical companies are moving forward with implementing these codes.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Nicola Sudan

28 Sept. 2023

3 min read

European Agency to Explore Blockchain for Aviation Parts

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has designated blockchain start-up FPT Software Europe as the lead organisation for a project known as VIRTUA.

Technology & Systems

Astrid Mitchell

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

A Quantum Leap for Meta Materials

Meta Materials, under its former name of Nanotech Security Corporation, has been a pioneer in banknote OVD technology for the past decade with innovations in micro-, nano- and now plasmonic structures.

Document Protection

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Italy’s Age-Old Cheese Embraces Modern Tech to Combat Counterfeits

In a move that blends ancient culinary tradition with 21st-century innovation, Italian cheesemakers have turned to technology for a solution to their counterfeiting woes, by embedding edible microchips into their 40kg cheese wheels.

Free Free

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Aussies Invest in Agricultural Traceability System

The Australian government has announced another AUD 11 million ($7 million) in funding via grants to boost Australia's agricultural traceability systems.

Track and Trace

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Dragon Fruit Traceability Introduced in Vietnam

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development have introduced a pilot traceability programme to track the origin and carbon footprint of each dragon fruit planted in the southern province of Bình Thuận, Vietnam.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

3 min read

Smartphones for Authentication Report Released

Reconnaissance International is pleased to announce the release of its new publication – ‘Smartphones for Authentication’ – the only publication of its kind.

Free Free

Alan Hodgson

28 Sept. 2023

5 min read

Opportunities in Smart Packaging

Smart packaging is a term that means different things to different communities, and this article aims to take a wider look at trends in smart packaging and consider some of the potential implications for authentication and brand protection.

Events

Astrid Mitchell

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Koenig & Bauer Steps into Digital Authentication

Koenig & Bauer Banknotes Solutions (KBBS) is forging ahead with its agenda to create physical-digital technology bridges with the announcement of two new partnerships linked to digital authentication.

Document Protection

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

US Patent Office Collects Valuable Insights on Preventing Counterfeiting and Piracy

In May, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invited feedback from stakeholders on current and future strategies to prevent counterfeiting and piracy.

Brand Protection

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Fashion and Sportswear Industry Advocate for Digital Labelling

In an open letter, 130 global fashion and sportswear-related organisations, including the Apparel and Footwear Association and the International Apparel Federation, have called for digital labelling to reduce waste and increase consumer access to information.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Francis Tuffy

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Apple iPhone 15 Uses UV-Activated QR Code to Deter Counterfeits

With the launch of the iPhone 15 series, Apple has introduced new measures to thwart scammers. These features can be quickly verified by buyers and sellers to ensure they have authentic iPhone packaging.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Chander S Jeena

28 Sept. 2023

3 min read

ODDS 2024 Opens Call for Papers

The Optical & Digital Document Security™ (ODDS) conference, which takes place in Lisbon, Portugal from 8-10 April 2024, has released a call for papers.

Events

Latest News

More Food Brands and Industries Stepping Up Traceability and Authentication Drive

ITSA Counters Claim that Tax Stamp-Based Track and Trace Not Compatible with FCTC Protocol

Tax Stamp Standard Review Is Underway

Oumolat and SICPA Enter Strategic Partnership, Creating 'O&S Security Solutions' JV

California to Abolish Single-Use Plastic Tags on Marijuana Plants

Interview with LEONHARD KURZ

A Review of TSTF 2023 – More Greenfields, Please!

Indian Pharma Moves Ahead with QR Code Regulation

European Agency to Explore Blockchain for Aviation Parts

A Quantum Leap for Meta Materials

Italy’s Age-Old Cheese Embraces Modern Tech to Combat Counterfeits

Aussies Invest in Agricultural Traceability System

Dragon Fruit Traceability Introduced in Vietnam

Smartphones for Authentication Report Released

Opportunities in Smart Packaging

Koenig & Bauer Steps into Digital Authentication

US Patent Office Collects Valuable Insights on Preventing Counterfeiting and Piracy

Fashion and Sportswear Industry Advocate for Digital Labelling

Apple iPhone 15 Uses UV-Activated QR Code to Deter Counterfeits

ODDS 2024 Opens Call for Papers

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