Digital Tax Stamps Boost Efforts to Combat Counterfeit Goods in East Africa's Cement Industry

East African cement manufacturers are increasingly using Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) to tackle counterfeit products, enhance tax compliance, and ensure product integrity. The Uganda Revenue Authority introduced DTS in 2019 to digitize tax administration and curb revenue leakages in key sectors like cement. Since then, the system has successfully reduced

De La Rue to Print New Kenyan Banknotes, Eyeing Expansion into Pakistan

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge recently disclosed that De La Rue, a well-established UK-based security printing firm, has been tasked with printing Kenya's new banknotes. The new currency design aims to combat counterfeiting and enhance national financial security, aligning Kenya with modern global financial practices.

Vape Firm Altria Files Patent for Anti-Counterfeit Technology

Altria's Njoy unit recently filed a patent aimed at curbing counterfeit products within the vaping industry. Counterfeiting is a growing problem for vape manufacturers, and Altria’s new technology intends to verify the authenticity of e-cigarette refill cartridges using wireless communication systems. This system cross-references serial numbers or

Understanding and Progress of the UK's Tobacco Track and Trace System

The UK has been a frontrunner in implementing a Tobacco Track and Trace (TT&T) system to combat the illicit tobacco trade, which poses serious risks to public health, law-abiding businesses, and the economy. Introduced in 2019 as part of the UK’s commitment to the World Health Organization’

Blockchain Revolutionizes Anti-Counterfeiting: A Global Product Tracking System

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit goods by providing unprecedented traceability of products across the globe. This innovative approach allows consumers and businesses to verify the authenticity of individual products, from their origin to their final destination, using just a smartphone. One example of this innovation is the

FDA Maintains DSCSA Deadline Amid Industry Concerns Over Readiness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remains steadfast in its decision to implement the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) on November 27, 2024, despite significant concerns from the pharmaceutical industry about their preparedness for the stringent track-and-trace requirements. At a recent meeting organized by the Healthcare Distribution

Haelixa and regenagri Partner to Elevate Traceability in Regenerative Agriculture

In a significant move towards advancing sustainability in agriculture, Haelixa has partnered with regenagri to enhance traceability and verification in regenerative farming. Leveraging Haelixa's state-of-the-art DNA marking and testing technology, the collaboration aims to ensure the highest levels of authenticity and transparency throughout the entire supply chain, from

Global Trade Security: How EU-New Zealand Collaboration Drives the Need for Advanced Traceability Solutions

In an increasingly interconnected world, the collaboration between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand to combat serious crime and terrorism represents a significant leap forward in global security efforts. Announced by Europol, this partnership not only addresses immediate concerns related to crime and terrorism but also has profound implications

The Role of Traceable Labeling in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains

Traceable labeling plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainability within the fashion supply chain and warehousing processes. As the demand for transparency, accuracy, and environmental responsibility increases, traceable labeling becomes essential. Advanced inspection systems help verify that labels are applied correctly and include accurate information such as barcodes, product details,

TRVST: Enhancing Global Health with Robust Traceability and Verification

Counterfeit and falsified medicines are a pervasive issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, causing around 169,000 child deaths annually. To address this critical problem, UNICEF, in collaboration with global partners, launched the Traceability and Verification System (TRVST) in 2022. This system is a groundbreaking initiative designed to ensure

The Crucial Role of Traceability in Ethical Supply Chains

In today’s global market, ensuring traceability in supply chains is more crucial than ever, especially for maintaining ethical standards. Traceability allows businesses to track products from their origin to the final consumer, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. This is particularly important in industries like seafood and

U.S. Voters Strongly Back Expanded Seafood Traceability and Transparency

A recent poll by Oceana reveals that a significant majority of American voters support the expansion of transparency and traceability measures in the seafood industry. The survey found that 89% of respondents are in favor of requiring that all seafood sold in the U.S. be fully traceable from its