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The most significant producer of counterfeit items is from China, then comes Philippines, Thailand, India Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Each year countries trade goods worth trillions of dollars from aspirin to zucchini.  According to global customs data collected and analyzed by the OECD and the E-use intellectual property office, of all the imports entering countries by air, ship, road or rail, 2.5% are counterfeit or pirated goods.

For the European Union, 5% of all imports are fake. OECD analysis estimates that the global trade and counterfeit and pirated products is worth $461 billion a year around the same as the illicit drug trade and is rising.

This estimate, the most rigorous to date is based on some half a million custom seizures around the world between 2010 and 2013 as a conservative figure as it excludes online piracy. The profits often go to organized crime.

The fake goods have made its way to every sector, from luxury handbags, watches, and perfumes to machine parts and chemicals. Customs officials have even found counterfeit bananas and strawberries that infringe trade-marks. 

Most seriously fake medicines that slip past customs threaten the health and safety of those who use them unknowingly. Counterfeit trade means lost company revenues and lower taxes for governments. It hurts society, and it discourages firms from doing costly but essential research into new products or medicines.

Most counterfeit goods are made in middle income and emerging economies with China in the first place. These countries have the infrastructure for large-scale trade, but many lack the institutions and legislation needed to crack down on counterfeit trafficking.

Electronics and electrical equipment are faked mostly. Next comes jeweler about 30% , optical, photographic and medical equipment amounting to 21%, pharma 11%, footwear 9%, clothing and textile 20% , toys 75, food 8%, leather goods 6%, perfumes 3%. Tougher regulations and closer international cooperation can help stem the flow of fakes.

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Customizing Anti-Counterfeit Solutions for High-Risk Markets

You’ve secured your product.
You’ve set up authentication.
But somehow, fakes are still slipping through—especially in markets like India, Africa, and Latin America.

Why?

Because one-size-fits-all protection doesn’t work in a world where every region plays by different rules.

In high-risk markets, the threats aren’t just common—they’re constantly evolving. For global brands, the key isn’t just stronger protection. It’s smarter, localized protection that meets people where they are.

Your brand may be global, but the challenges you face aren’t:

  • India – Counterfeit medicines often enter through informal supply chains in semi-urban and rural regions.
  • Africa – Fake electronics and unauthorized imports disrupt trusted retail networks, often due to weak enforcement.
  • LATAM – Counterfeit FMCG products share shelf space with genuine ones, confusing customers and weakening trust.

Each region needs more than just a label or code—it needs context-aware solutions that align with how local consumers buy, verify, and trust.

You care about your product. Your customers should feel that—whether they’re in a remote village or a bustling market.

A generic solution may look good on paper, but in practice, it often fails:
1. Assumes strict enforcement exists everywhere (it doesn’t)
2. Relies on stable internet (not always available)
3. Expects every consumer to understand how to verify (many don’t)

If your strategy doesn’t meet local realities, it can’t truly protect your product—or your promise.

Real Protection, Tailored for India, Africa and Latin America

In India’s semi-urban and rural areas, simplicity is key.

  • A breakable seal, paired with a GS1-compliant scannable QR or SMS code, allows patients to verify authenticity in seconds—even without an app.
  • Pharmacies use a lightweight Track & Trace dashboard to log stock movement and report suspicious entries instantly.
  • Multilingual alerts ensure the system works for non-English speakers.

Africa’s mobile-first environment presents unique opportunities:

  • Brands use scratch-off serial codes verified through WhatsApp—no separate app or internet login required.
  • Distributors are equipped with basic handheld scanners or mobile verification tools to validate products at every checkpoint.
  • Real-time alerts flag suspicious batches, enabling fast containment.

In Latin America’s open markets, brand trust is everything:

  • Products carry tamper-evident labels embedded with dynamic QR codes that offer rewards or authenticity tips upon scanning.
  • Customers can instantly check if a product is genuine while engaging with the brand.
  • Campaigns create awareness, making verification part of the everyday purchase habit.

What Should You Be Asking?

  • What’s really happening in each of your key markets?
  • Are you protecting your riskiest product lines first?
  • Can your end customer easily verify your product?
  • Do your tools adapt to local behaviors and tech access?

If you’re unsure—it’s time to rethink the approach.

The Difference It Makes

  • Fakes drop where protection fits the environment
  • Consumers feel seen and empowered
  • Local teams feel equipped, not overwhelmed
  • Your brand stays respected and trusted, even in tough markets

This isn’t about spending more—it’s about spending smarter.

When your anti-counterfeit strategy aligns with real market conditions, you do more than block counterfeiters—you build long-term trust.

Because in the end, effective protection isn’t just a technical system.
It’s a message: We understand your market. We respect your safety.

At Lasersec Technologies, we design region-specific anti-counterfeit solutions that blend holographic security, track & trace, and phygital engagement tools. From SMS-based verification to WhatsApp-integrated checks, we help global brands stay a step ahead—with no guesswork.

How Tamper Evident Packaging and Track & Trace Strengthen Anti-Counterfeiting Measures

You trust the seal. So does your customer.
But what if both can be faked?

In today’s hyper-competitive and counterfeit-prone market, trust is no longer a given—it must be earned, secured, and verifiable. One compromised product doesn’t just mean financial loss. It means broken trust, customer complaints, and reputational damage.

For quality assurance teams, brand managers, and packaging heads, the challenge is clear: protecting your product is protecting your brand.

The Dual-Layer Security Model

Forward-thinking brands are now adopting a two-pronged security approach: Tamper-Evident Packaging + Track & Trace Technology
One is a physical deterrent. The other is a digital watchdog. Together, they form a resilient shield against fraud.

1. What These Tools Actually Do

Tamper-Evident Packaging

These packaging elements display clear signs of interference.
Think broken seals, VOID labels, or peeled films—immediate red flags for both consumers and supply chain teams.

2. Track & Trace Systems

Every unit is assigned a unique serialized identity, often through GS1 barcodes or QR codes.
Each scan updates the unit’s journey from production to retail, enabling full traceability and real-time monitoring through secure platforms.

Bonus: Advanced T&T systems now integrate with cloud-based dashboards, AI-based alerts, and mobile authentication tools.

Relying on only one method is like locking your front door but leaving the windows wide open.

  • Tamper seals can be replicated.
  • Digital codes can be copied.

But when combined:
Physical evidence + Digital validation = A failsafe authentication system that’s far harder to breach.

Real Time Impacts

  1. Pharmaceuticals: A sealed pack and a scannable QR code validate medication at the pharmacy. Brands using serialization aligned with DSCSA/EU FMD have reduced counterfeit reports and met compliance faster.
  2. Electronics: With encrypted QR codes and tamper seals, brands can detect unauthorized resellers and trace diversion to the source. Less warranty fraud and tighter market control.
  3. FMCG & Personal Care: A beauty brand added tamper-evident seals and scannable codes after fake products emerged online. 38% drop in complaints, increased repurchase rates, and renewed customer trust.

Why This Approach Works

  • Visible Proof:
    Customers know if the product has been tampered with.
  • Digital Traceability:
    Brands know exactly where and when a breach occurred.
  • Rapid Response:
    Identify and contain supply chain risks in real time.
  • Compliance-Ready:
    Stay ahead of evolving global regulations.
  • Brand Loyalty:
    Build trust through transparency, safety, and action.

You don’t need a massive overhaul.

Start small like:

  • Apply tamper-evident holographic labels to premium or high-risk SKUs.
  • Add QR codes connected to a secure backend system.
  • Educate your distributors and customers on scanning and verification.

Then, scale as your confidence and ROI grow.

Your Packaging Is More Than a Box

It’s your handshake, your promise, your presence in places you can’t be.

With tamper-evident packaging and track & trace working in tandem, your packaging becomes a:

  • Silent Guardian
  • Smart Communicator
  • Powerful Brand Asset

Let’s Build Smarter, Safer Packaging – Together

At Lasersec Technologies, we specialize in merging physical security with digital intelligence. Our solutions are tailored for pharma, electronics, FMCG, automotive, and consumer brands looking to stay ahead of counterfeiting risks.