How is anti-counterfeit technology integrated in design?
Holographic and Foil Elements
- Custom holograms are embedded into labels or packaging surfaces.
- Multi-layer foil stamps reflect light and reveal security patterns.
- Elements change color or shape when viewed from different angles.
- Helps consumers visually verify authenticity without additional tools.
- Often includes serial numbers or microtext within the hologram.
Tamper-Evident Seals and Packaging
- Security seals break or leave residue when opened or removed.
- Inner boxes may include pull tabs or locking flaps to detect tampering.
- Resealing is visibly impossible without damaging the structure.
- Stickers may feature void patterns that appear upon interference.
- Used in conjunction with external cartons and pouches.
QR Codes and Digital Verification
- Unique QR codes link to a secure verification server or product page.
- Customers can scan codes to confirm authenticity in real time.
- Codes are dynamically generated and difficult to replicate.
- Systems detect duplication or multiple scans of the same code.
- Some codes are layered under scratch-off panels for added control.
Invisible Printing and UV Ink
- UV-reactive inks reveal hidden marks or logos under blacklight.
- Microtext or serials may be printed in invisible zones of the packaging.
- Features are undetectable to the naked eye but machine-verifiable.
- Used for both brand protection and batch traceability.
- Inks resist common counterfeiting reproduction techniques.
Blockchain and Serialization Systems
- Products are assigned unique IDs stored in a secure digital ledger.
- Packaging design includes scannable codes linked to blockchain records.
- Enables full traceability across manufacturing and distribution.
- Enhances supply chain transparency for B2B and consumer validation.
- Printed elements serve as physical gateways to the digital record.
