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Counterfeit Products – Implications on our Life

It is already known to people what are counterfeit products. The cheaper quality products with the features of real products may be called counterfeit products. These products resemble the same as the real ones, but the quality is cheaper and may be harmful also.

The counterfeit products may achieve the same value of the real product, and in this way, the higher value of products can be achieved. The buyers are cheated and may catch problems with counterfeit products. The fake medicines may take the lives of innocents. The economy of the world is affected by the flow of counterfeit products.

The Eventual Effects of Counterfeiting

Business expansion requires intelligence, money, time, and labor to protect the brand names. Seven lacs of people are dying every year due to the inflow of counterfeit medicines. Awareness of the counterfeit products does not exist within the normal people.

It should be grown by the associations, campaign to save lives. The business of counterfeit products is growing rapidly in the world affecting majorly in human lives.  This is due to reduced overhead and huge profit in counterfeit medicines.

Internet medicine sales are growing rapidly due to the huge discount offer. This offer traps the ordinary people. The fake medicines are catching the human lives. Most of the online medicines are fake. They do not show their original address in the most of cases. To save human health, the world economy the fight against the illegal business should be prevented by laws, so that the ordinary people are not affected.

Prevention of Counterfeit Products

The food industry is majorly affected by counterfeit products by copying the brand products. The people all over the world are affected by the health risks and safety issues. The buyers should be alert by the authentication of products which may be harmful to them. The government has already implemented laws against the counterfeit products to save people from risks and to prevent the production of counterfeit products.

Counterfeit drugs are not safe and are prone to health risks. This may also lead to deaths. These type reports are published in the journals. Maximum online sites sell counterfeit drugs at high discounts. These substandard drugs may draw risks to public health.

Due to the trap of high discounts, the innocent people are affected without knowing the cause. To give the supply of standard drugs is the primary responsibilities of Government or Society. The people should buy branded products always to save themselves from risks. Email us mktg@lasersec.in for any queries related to duplicate or fake products.

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The European Union’s upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) and serialization requirements, effective from 2026, are transforming how pharmaceuticals are packaged and traced across the supply chain. For Indian pharma exporters, this means digital-ready packaging is no longer optional — it’s essential for market access, compliance, and trust.

So, how can packaging evolve fast enough to meet these expectations?
The answer lies in QR codes and tamper-evident labels — two smart technologies that bring traceability, authenticity, and transparency directly onto the pack.

1. The New EU Challenge: Digital Transparency at Every Level

Under the EU Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), every product entering the EU — including pharmaceuticals — must carry a Digital Product Passport (DPP). This digital record links each pack to verified data such as product origin, batch, composition, and regulatory certifications.

However, achieving compliance requires:

  • Unit-level serialization
  • Scannable digital identifiers
  • Tamper-proof packaging integrity

That’s where smart labeling comes into play.

2. QR Codes: Your Gateway to Digital Product Passports

QR codes have evolved far beyond simple barcodes. Modern secure and dynamic QR codes allow real-time verification, linking every individual pack to its digital passport in the cloud.

With secure QR codes, pharma exporters can:

  • Connect each product to a verified DPP record
  • Enable instant verification for customs officials, distributors, and patients
  • Detect counterfeits or unauthorized diversions
  • Track exports throughout the EU supply chain
When integrated with serialization, these QR codes become digital fingerprints — unique, tamper-evident, and compliant with EU’s interoperability standards.

3. Tamper-Evident Labels: The Physical Layer of Trust

While QR codes protect digital identity, tamper-evident labels safeguard physical authenticity. These labels reveal visible signs — such as “VOID” marks or holographic breaks — if anyone tries to remove or alter them.

Why they’re essential for compliance:

  • They ensure product integrity during transit
  • Serve as proof of non-interference and genuine origin
  • Complement serialization and DPP data by confirming physical security
Together, tamper-evident and QR-enabled labels bridge the physical and digital worlds, creating a robust defense against counterfeiting and regulatory breaches.

4. How These Technologies Work Together

When integrated, QR codes and tamper-evident labels deliver a two-tier protection model:

LayerFunctionBenefit
Digital Layer (QR Code)Links each pack to live data and DPPEnables authentication and traceability
Physical Layer (Tamper-Evident Label)Shows visible signs of tamperingEnsures product safety and compliance integrity

This hybrid approach enables exporters to prove compliance instantly — both digitally and physically — meeting EU’s dual requirement of traceability and security.

5. Implementation Blueprint for Exporters

To align with the EU’s 2026 standards, Indian exporters should begin adopting these steps today:

  • Adopt Dynamic QR Codes:
    Implement secure, serialized QR codes linked to live cloud databases or blockchain.
  • Upgrade Labeling Infrastructure:
    Ensure your packaging lines support tamper-evident label application and QR code printing at the unit level.
  • Integrate with Track & Trace Systems:
    Synchronize label data with your ERP or MES to enable full supply chain visibility.
  • Partner with Trusted Solution Providers:
    Choose technology partners experienced in anti-counterfeit, serialization, and pharma-grade packaging.

6. Beyond Compliance: Building Trust and Value

Compliance may be the starting point, but smart labeling delivers much more:

  • Builds trust with regulators, distributors, and patients
  • Enhances brand reputation through transparency
  • Reduces counterfeit and recall risks
  • Positions your company as a future-ready exporter
By embracing smart packaging now, Indian pharma manufacturers can turn regulatory pressure into a competitive advantage.

Secure, Smart, and Ready for 2026

The EU’s digital packaging regulations are reshaping global pharma trade — and Indian exporters who act early will lead the way. By combining secure QR codes and tamper-evident labels, you can ensure every shipment is authentic, traceable, and regulation-ready.

At Lasersec Technologies, we specialize in pharma-grade anti-counterfeit solutions — from dynamic QR codes to tamper-evident holographic labels and complete Track & Trace integration. Let’s help you make your exports compliant, secure, and globally trusted.

Future-proof your packaging — one secure label at a time.

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.