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TAF 2025 to address India’s counterfeiting crisis with next-gen authentication technologies

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TAF 2025 to address India’s counterfeiting crisis with next-gen authentication technologies

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Manoj Kochar, president of ASPA

Counterfeiting remains a significant challenge across industries, posing risks to brand integrity, consumer safety, and economic growth. As counterfeit goods increasingly infiltrate global supply chains and the illicit market in India, these challenges highlight the need for discussions that bring together stakeholders to address the evolving regulatory and technological landscapes.

To foster industry-wide collaboration and equip stakeholders with advanced strategies, the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), a global advocacy organization for the authentication and traceability industry, is organizing the 6th edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF) 2025 on 17-18 March in New Delhi. The event will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to discuss innovations in anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, focusing on enhancing traceability and strengthening supply chain security.

Manoj Kochar, president of ASPA, emphasized the urgency of adopting advanced authentication technologies, stating, “As counterfeit threats grow more sophisticated, businesses must adopt multi-layered authentication strategies to safeguard their supply chains and protect consumers. Advanced technologies such as AI, Blockchain, and IoT are transforming the fight against counterfeiting by enabling real-time verification, enhancing transparency, and providing end-to-end traceability. Companies need to integrate physical, digital, and phygital solutions – including holograms, tamper-evident labels, RFID tracking, covert markers, Blockchain-based track-and-trace systems, and AI-driven authentication tools – to build a secure ecosystem. TAF 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to drive collaboration, share insights, and accelerate innovation in brand protection. This platform is essential for businesses seeking to strengthen their anti-counterfeiting measures and ensure consumer safety.”

Counterfeiting not only results in financial losses but also impacts public health and safety. The ASPA & CRISIL report ‘State of Counterfeiting in India 2022’ highlights that one in four Indian consumers has unknowingly purchased a counterfeit product, with 27% unaware that they had done so. To address this challenge, companies must focus on strengthening supply chain controls and integrating physical, digital, and phygital anti-counterfeiting technologies. Solutions such as holograms, tamper-evident labels, RFID tracking, and machine-readable covert markers provide robust security layers, while Blockchain-based track-and-trace systems, smartphone authentication via QR codes, and AI-driven verification tools enhance product authentication and consumer trust.

Beyond technology, consumer awareness and regulatory action play a crucial role in combating counterfeiting. The event will feature discussions on government-led initiatives to protect consumers, industry-driven approaches to strengthening brand integrity, and the role of international standards in improving traceability and supply chain security. Experts will share insights into emerging threats and the latest innovations in digital and physical authentication solutions, paving the way for a stronger, more resilient anti-counterfeiting ecosystem.

TAF 2025 will serve as a strategic platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge, explore policy advancements, and drive innovation in authentication and traceability. As counterfeiting continues to evolve, industry collaboration and technological advancements remain critical in safeguarding businesses, consumers, and economies worldwide.

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