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Nicola Sudan

4 May 2023

4 min read

Disagreement Reigns Over Role of EU Track and Trace

Tobacco stakeholders and the European Commission disagree over the practical value of the EU track and trace system on tobacco products, implemented across all member states in May 2019 as part of the Tobacco Products Directive, reports EURACTIV.

Track and Trace

Nicola Sudan

4 May 2023

3 min read

Tax Body Stresses Evolving Excise Role

At its recent conference held in April, the US Tax Foundation, which is the nation’s leading independent body on tax policy, presented research on some of the most pressing issues in global taxation, including global minimum tax, carbon tax, and excise tax.

Tax & Revenue

Nicola Sudan

4 May 2023

6 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Authentix

This month, we continue our series of interviews with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), who share their experiences of the tax stamp industry and look ahead to some of the challenges and opportunities yet to come.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

6 min read

Optical & Digital Document Security Conference 2023 – An Indepth Review

The Optical & Digital Document Security™ conference and tabletop exhibition, held in Prague, Czech Republic from 17-19 April 2023, attracted 172 delegates from 94 global organisations, along with 24 representatives from government and research academia.

Events

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

2 min read

A World First for Measuring Traceability Initiatives in Luxury Goods

The E4S OriginAll Luxury Transparency and Traceability Index, aka THE INDEX, is the world's ﬁrst platform for measuring how eﬀectively luxury brands are using technology to increase transparency and traceability, with a particular focus on technologies that enhance product security and product data.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

2 min read

Authentix Buys Royal Joh Enschedé

Authentix has announced that it has acquired Netherlands-based Royal Joh Enschedé, a leading specialty printing and security solutions provider, from investment ﬁrm Nimbus.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

3 min read

Amazon Reports 40% Growth in Brands Adopting Transparency Code

In April, Amazon released its third annual brand protection report, with an update of activities to ensure authenticity of goods sold in its store, and to ﬁght bad actors.

Free Free

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

2 min read

ASPA and MFI Announce 5th Traceability and Authentication Forum

Continuing its ﬁght against counterfeiting in India, the Authentication Solution Providers' Association, in partnership with Messe Frankfurt India, has announced the next chapter of its ﬂagship event, the Traceability & Authentication Forum.

Events

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

5 min read

News in Brief

Hong Kong-based NanoMatriX has introduced a new high-security ink – called MatriX-Intaglio – aimed at protecting documents and currency from counterfeiting.

Authentication

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

2 min read

OpSec Buys Zacco, Goes Public

Brand protection specialist OpSec Security has acquired Zacco, an intellectual property management and protection company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and has announced that it is going for a public listing later this year.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

3 May 2023

8 min read

One Barcode for Everyone and Everything… Including Authentication?

While the traditional linear 1D barcode celebrates its 50th birthday, its days could be numbered as GS1 – the global body responsible for barcode standards – prepares for the worldwide acceptance of younger, 2D codes in retail outlets by the end of 2027.

Technology & Systems

Michael Eads and Sarah Smiley

30 March 2023

10 min read

The Exploding Growth of Free Trade Zones: Challenges and Opportunities – Part 1

This article represents the first in a series that aims to educate readers on the dynamic nature of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) and key issues that need addressing, as well as, ideally, offer a means by which suppliers of secure track and trace technologies can address this heretofore untapped potential new market.

Reports & Studies

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

2 min read

India Central Excise: Worth Its Weight in Salt

Every year, on 24 February, India observes Central Excise Day, as a way of highlighting the essential role of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the country’s industrial development.

Countries Tax & Revenue

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

5 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Garsu Pasaulis

This month, we continue our series of interviews with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), who share their experiences of the tax stamp industry and look ahead to some of the challenges and opportunities yet to come.

Associations Companies Interviews

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

6 min read

Lebanon Launches Tobacco Authentication and Traceability Programme

Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon was guest of honour at the recent launch of a countrywide authentication and traceability programme to combat tobacco illicit trade and promote economic reform.

Countries Excise Products Free Free

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

2 min read

Authorities Uncover First Ever Counterfeit Cigarette Factory in France

In January, more than 60 officers from the French National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale) raided a location in France, which was found to be an underground factory for counterfeit tobacco. The investigation was initiated as a result of information shared with France by Europol at the end of 2022.

Excise Products Illicit Trade

Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

2 min read

De La Rue Extends Contracts in Nine Countries

De La Rue has announced the multi-year extension of tax stamp/security seal contracts across nine countries in Europe and Africa.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

26 March 2023

2 min read

Crown Awarded for Protecting the Brand and the Planet

Metal packaging is used around the world to transport and display everything from coconut milk to alcoholic beverages. One US rigid packaging company is winning accolades for protecting brands from counterfeiting while at the same time reducing the resources it uses.

Companies

Nicola Sudan

26 March 2023

1 min read

Securikett Launches Fully Transparent Security Label

The Austrian security label producer Securikett has, for the first time, succeeded in creating a fully transparent label with an impressive opening effect.

Technology & Systems

Nicola Sudan

26 March 2023

3 min read

Crane’s Micro-Optics Hit a Home Run for College Athletes

The Brandr Group (TBG) – a group licensing agency that helps US college athletes capitalise on name, image, and likeness (NIL) licensing opportunities on branded apparel – has launched a security and identity programme called Licensed Player Product.

Consumer & Industrial Products

Latest News

Disagreement Reigns Over Role of EU Track and Trace

Tax Body Stresses Evolving Excise Role

Interview with an ITSA Member – Authentix

Optical & Digital Document Security Conference 2023 – An Indepth Review

A World First for Measuring Traceability Initiatives in Luxury Goods

Authentix Buys Royal Joh Enschedé

Amazon Reports 40% Growth in Brands Adopting Transparency Code

ASPA and MFI Announce 5th Traceability and Authentication Forum

News in Brief

OpSec Buys Zacco, Goes Public

One Barcode for Everyone and Everything… Including Authentication?

The Exploding Growth of Free Trade Zones: Challenges and Opportunities – Part 1

India Central Excise: Worth Its Weight in Salt

Interview with an ITSA Member – Garsu Pasaulis

Lebanon Launches Tobacco Authentication and Traceability Programme

Authorities Uncover First Ever Counterfeit Cigarette Factory in France

De La Rue Extends Contracts in Nine Countries

Crown Awarded for Protecting the Brand and the Planet

Securikett Launches Fully Transparent Security Label

Crane’s Micro-Optics Hit a Home Run for College Athletes

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