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Tanmay Jaswal

26 Nov. 2021

4 min read

I Am Inevitable

‘I Am Inevitable’! So said a purple hued titan in a universe many of us love so much. Thanos had the benefit of the ‘Infinity Stones’, but needed a gauntlet to draw their combined power together. The brand protection industry has a similar story. There are powerful Infinity Stone approaches to choose from, but each in isolation has a limited impact.

Authentication

Francis Tuffy

26 Nov. 2021

7 min read

Technology, Without Enforcement, is Not Enough

Lately, we’ve been hearing of a growing number of companies that are offering, or expanding on their market surveillance and product intelligence services as a way of helping enforcement officials and brand owners to quickly identify illicit trade activity in particular markets, and to act upon these activities before it is too late.

Authentication

Francis Tuffy

26 Nov. 2021

5 min read

Conference Proves Strong Links Between Holography and Authentication

The Holography Conference Online (THCO 17-18 November) has become an important calendar event for hologram suppliers, producers and users to meet and exchange information about the use of holograms as an authentication technology.

Authentication

Francis Tuffy

26 Nov. 2021

5 min read

Another Traceability System for Russia… But No Product Marking Required

In July, Russia’s new National Product Traceability System (NPTS) transitioned from being experimental and voluntary, to a mandatory scheme for businesses dealing in certain types of products. The new scheme was implemented alongside the already existing Chestny ZNAK (‘honest mark’) product traceability system, introduced in 2019. However, the two systems are completely independent, noninterchangeable, and noticeably different in terms of operating principles and scope.

Authentication

Francis Tuffy

26 Nov. 2021

3 min read

Nanotech's Award-Winning Nano-Optic Toolkit

Canadian company Nanotech has been causing quite a stir in recent months with a succession of successful authentication programmes using its toolkit of nano-optic based visual effects. The Holography Conference Online 2021 (THCO 17 – 18 November) provided the perfect opportunity for Neal Skura, Director of Product Management to open the toolkit and take a look inside.

Authentication

Nicola Sudan

26 Nov. 2021

2 min read

Time to Think About Your Paper for Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum

Reconnaissance is delighted to announce that the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ will be returning next year and that the tax stamp community will be able to gather together once again, in person, after what seems like a very long time.

Free Free

Nicola Sudan

12 Nov. 2021

4 min read

ITSA Calls For EU TPD Improvements

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is calling for improvements to a directive that controls the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products in the European Union.

Associations Regulations

Alan Hodgson

28 Oct. 2021

5 min read

Recycling Technology – A Traceability Opportunity?

The purpose of this article is to outline the reasons we should look at the technologies being deployed for recycling as a potential opportunity. We will look at three technologies in various states of development and set them in context of our industry.

Sustainability Technology & Systems

Nicola Sudan

27 Oct. 2021

4 min read

News in Brief

A new nationwide study among 2,000 US adults, commissioned by SICPA North America and conducted online by the Harris Poll, shows broad support for securely labelling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace.

Nicola Sudan

27 Oct. 2021

3 min read

Importance of Tax Stamps Acknowledged at Tobacco Control Summit

The World Conference on Tobacco or Health recently hosted a virtual summit, in partnership with – among others – the World Health Organisation, WHO FCTC Secretariat and Framework Convention Alliance.

Events Excise Products

Nicola Sudan

27 Oct. 2021

3 min read

SA Tax Authority Claims Billions in Tobacco Taxes from Just One Company

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has claimed a staggering ZAR 19 billion ($1.28 billion) in unpaid taxes from just one company, Verbena Freight and Logistics Management, which has since been accused of tobacco smuggling. Most of the outstanding amount relates to customs duties.

Countries Tax & Revenue

Nicola Sudan

27 Oct. 2021

2 min read

Time to Think About Your Paper for Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum

We are delighted that the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ will be returning next year and that the tax stamp community will be able to gather together once again, in person, after what seems like a very long time.

Events Free Free

Francisco Mandiola

27 Oct. 2021

5 min read

Cannabis Laws in Latin America

In the July 2021 issue of Tax Stamp & Traceability News™, an article discussed the legal issues surrounding cannabis (or marijuana to those of us who are a little older) in the United States, where many states have already put in place legislation to track and trace the illegal distribution of cannabis and protect tax revenues.

Excise Products

Nicola Sudan

27 Oct. 2021

1 min read

New Tax Stamp Programmes Announced

A number of new tax stamp launches have been reported recently in the media. On 1 January 2022, Bulgaria will introduce new stamps on tobacco products, with stamps for bottled alcohol beverages following three months later.

Tax Stamps

Nicola Sudan

14 Oct. 2021

9 min read

VDS Gains Wider Acceptance on Documents and Objects

The visible digital seal technology, originally adopted by countries for travel document verification, is now gaining wider international acceptance as an affordable and efficient solution outside of the travel domain – including on tax stamps.

Authentication

Sven Bergmann

1 Oct. 2021

3 min read

UNICRI Report on Anti-Illicit Trade Technologies

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) has released its ‘Technology and Security: Countering Criminal Infiltrations in the Legitimate Supply Chain’ report.

Reports & Studies

Nicola Sudan

30 Sept. 2021

4 min read

Technology, Without Enforcement, is Not Enough

Lately, we’ve been hearing of a growing number of companies that are offering, or expanding on, their market surveillance and product intelligence services as a way of helping enforcement officials and brand owners to quickly identify illicit trade activity in particular markets, and to act upon these activities before it is too late.

Technology & Systems

Nicola Sudan

30 Sept. 2021

4 min read

Cannabis In The News

Nasdaq-listed VerifyMe, which uses physical, digital and online technology to create customised authentication, track and trace and customer engagement solutions, recently announced an initial order for 4 million VerifyMe technology-enabled labels from a new cannabis-related client.

Excise Products

Nicola Sudan

30 Sept. 2021

2 min read

De La Rue Announces Upgrade to Malta Site

De La Rue recently announced a major investment to expand its existing facilities in Malta, in order to create a 29,000m2 manufacturing site. The expansion will double De La Rue Authentication’s manufacturing capacity for tax stamps and brand protection labels.

Authentication

Nicola Sudan

30 Sept. 2021

3 min read

News on ITSA: Recognition, Growth and a New Webinar

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is being increasingly recognised by government revenue departments as an authoritative body of experts on tax stamp and traceability solutions for excise products.

Associations Free Free

Latest News

I Am Inevitable

Technology, Without Enforcement, is Not Enough

Conference Proves Strong Links Between Holography and Authentication

Another Traceability System for Russia… But No Product Marking Required

Nanotech's Award-Winning Nano-Optic Toolkit

Time to Think About Your Paper for Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum

ITSA Calls For EU TPD Improvements

Recycling Technology – A Traceability Opportunity?

News in Brief

Importance of Tax Stamps Acknowledged at Tobacco Control Summit

SA Tax Authority Claims Billions in Tobacco Taxes from Just One Company

Time to Think About Your Paper for Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum

Cannabis Laws in Latin America

New Tax Stamp Programmes Announced

VDS Gains Wider Acceptance on Documents and Objects

UNICRI Report on Anti-Illicit Trade Technologies

Technology, Without Enforcement, is Not Enough

Cannabis In The News

De La Rue Announces Upgrade to Malta Site

News on ITSA: Recognition, Growth and a New Webinar

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