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Fake medications still remain the topmost concern in the global pharmaceutical industry. Currently, in the intricate global economy, augmentation of online transactions and complex pharmaceutical supply chains has made it even more difficult to detect such counterfeit drugs.

The pharmaceutical industry is battling simultaneously against counterfeit drugs thriving online, and also in hospitals and pharmacies. These counterfeit drugs not only affect the reputation of the drug manufacturers and cause sales loss, but they are very much dangerous to our health too.The Imitation Spoon Is Full!

Description: 485195897.jpgAlthough, the magnitude of India’s counterfeit drugs industry is still unknown, but what is definite is that the situation needs immediate intervention and proper resources to stop such practices.

Presently, India has only around 1,200 drug inspectors to oversee the drug manufacturing companies that number somewhere amongst 6,000 and 15,000.

The good news is that; today, the industry is steadfast to control the problem of law enforcement; international organizations, pharmaceutical executives, and policymakers are employing a number of strong and effective strategies that are decreasing and curbing the extent of counterfeit drugs that move into users’ homes.

The following anti-counterfeit strategies are quite prevalent these days: 

1. Holograms
Holograms can integrate three-layered safety features and become the most potent defense against faking. Holograms can offer apparent first-line validation with hidden features like micro text, UV-sensitive, scrambled images, or other dedicated inks that provide next line substantiation for trained inspectors and proper decrypting tools.

2. Tamper-Resistant Packing
The drug packaging is having a barrier for the entry or there is an indicator; which, if ruptured or absent, would offer audible or visible evidence to customers that tampering or meddling has occurred. For example, shrinkable bands and seals, breakable caps, film wrappers, blister packs, tape seals, etc.

3. Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
In this method, a 14/13/12/8 numerically unique identification code is allocated by the manufacturer according to the GS1 allocation rules for products, or services, or trade items. It is created from a prefix from the name of the company allotted by GS1, a check digit, and an item reference number entitled by the company.

4. Serialized Global Trade Item Number (sGTIN)
This process includes creating a unique identification number to classify a specific product, by affixing a serial number to the GTIN of the item.

5. Pedigree
This is a kind of track and trace technology. It is an electronic file or a paper document that archives the particulars of circulation of a prescription drug from the manufacturer via wholesale dealings, till it is received by the distributor, which is generally a physician or a pharmacist. The individual receiving a pedigree together with the drug consignment must validate that every documented distribution took place and that the information related to the drug specification like manufacturing date and lot number is accurate. This system is intended to ascertain that prescription drugs cannot be side-tracked or substituted easily with counterfeit drugs.

6. Mass Serialization
This comprises the procedures of producing, coding, and authenticating the unique identity of individual drugs. Without this, the legitimacy and authenticity of the pedigree link only to the lot number comprising thousands of bottles. When serialization is united with track and trace method, it assists in the tracking of drugs through the supply chain and permits for planned identification of drugs for withdrawal.

7. Data Carriers
These are graphical structures used to communicate the drug identifiers and related information in the system and/or human decipherable format. A tag, label, or mark, applied at the production base depicts them. Computer decipherable formats comprise two dimensional (2D), linear barcodes and radio frequency identifier (RFID) tags.

Drug counterfeiting is a vital problem addressed by a number of countries. And the unfortunate truth is that counterfeiting drugs are hard to eradicate, and the popularity of the e-commerce and internet too are posing new challenges and threats to the drug manufacturers and governing authorities. Although the figures will differ, WHO assesses that almost 10% of all drugs are counterfeit.

But the good news is that the whole industry continues to work collaboratively and make prodigious progressions in restricting the problem. Profounder partnerships augmented co-operation, and more sharing of the resource will assist in keeping the patients safe and the fakers behind the bars. The government has become more and more proactive in stopping counterfeiting.

The Indian drug controller general has recommended a modification of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act requiring that every single drug manufacturer in the country should have a 2D barcode and a unique identification code and on the packaging, whereby, genuineness can be certified by text message. The state drug controllers are conducting surprise inspections to check the quality of the drug on the monthly basis.

And in such inspections, samples are withdrawn from pharmacies, government hospitals, and wholesalers and appropriate actions under the drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, are taken against the manufacturers.

Recently, the Health Ministry has appointed 200 drug inspectors to keep a check, particularly on counterfeit medicines. To avoid penalties, cancellation of licenses, prosecutions under drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and piracy of drugs, the manufacturers should adopt and implement new technologies and new initiatives.

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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.