Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), leading body representing authentication and anti-counterfeiting industry will be holding the first Brand Protection Awareness Forum at Sayaji Hotel, Indore on 12 July 2017. The workshop is a part of ASPA brand protection awareness series of events to be conducted in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India to create awareness among stakeholders on fake products, overview of authentication, serialization (DGFT), track and trace solution, the art of integrating IPR for Business Protection and need of integrated approach required to fight fakes.
UK Gupta, president, ASPA, says “Counterfeit products are not only harmful to the economy, but also to each individual’s well-being. In case of products like baby foods and medicines, they could be extremely harmful to the health and safety of Indian people. As per recent reports, product counterfeiting in India has resulted in an estimated tax loss of Rs. 39,239 crore to Indian economy in fiscal year 2013-14. We are in constant fight with these criminal activities and aims to create more awareness among the government, public and exhibitors about the problems created by counterfeiting, IPR infringement issues among others.”
“Our goal is to unite the industry and spread awareness on the impact and consequences against counterfeiting to provide consumers genuine and authentic goods which will ultimately lead to the economic growth of the country, enhancement in revenue for brand owners and Governments as well as consumer empowerment and satisfaction,” adds Gupta.
According to Nakul Pasricha, vice-president, ASPA, “Counterfeiting activities in India are increasing at an alarming rate. While they impact every sector, the severity is higher in specific industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, automotive components and tobacco. The problem in India is not limited to a few cities or regions, and henceforth, we have designed this campaign which will spread across the country.”
The workshop features a half day conference and an extensive display area, with more than 50 delegates and leading anti-counterfeiting solutions companies demonstrating their latest offerings and discussing the latest generation authentication solutions.
For registration, contact 9818971116 / 9818430943 or email at info@aspaglobal.com
