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ArticleReusable smart label from Giesecke+Devrient unlocks IoT tracking and more
Giesecke+Devrient has revealed the reusable, ‘ultra-thin’ G+D Smart Label, which embeds IoT features into a package and enables location tracking, tamper protection, proof of delivery, and more.
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ArticleClear containers feature tamper-evident ‘flag’ for enhanced food security
Novolex brand Waddington North America has revealed clear, rigid containers featuring a tamper-evident ‘flag’ that stays raised once opened – a solution set to keep food-to-go both secure and fresh.
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Article‘World’s first’ home-compostable security seal unveiled by Carbios and Sleever
Carbios, Sleever, and Fabrice Peltier have developed what is claimed to be the ‘world’s first’ home-compostable tamper-evident seal, with enzymes said to biodegrade the material at ambient temperatures.
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ArticleCoveris counteracts retail theft with increased security label production
In response to rising prices and increasing retail theft, Coveris has set its sights on bolstering its security label production through further investments and R&D.
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Article78% of plastic cut from cream cracker box in DS Smith and Pladis partnership
With help from DS Smith, Pladis claims to have reduced 78% of plastic – and, with it, over 373,248kg of CO2 so far – from its Jacob’s Cream Crackers box while retaining its tamperproof seal.
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ArticleAre you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the time to discuss GS1-128 barcodes with Derek Dorsey, manager of strategic accounts.
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ArticleTamper-evident, fibre-based, recyclable labels unveiled by Faller Packaging
Faller Packaging has developed a recyclable, fibre-based, semi-transparent and tamper-proof label with first-opening indication, designed for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
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ArticleTamper-evident food containers from Celebration Packaging utilize 30% rPET
Celebration Packaging has implemented 30% recycled PET into its new range of tamper-evident containers for sandwiches, salad, and deli foods – a move intended to protect edible products, as well as enhance recyclability and avoid taxes on plastic packaging.
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ArticleTekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
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ArticleFiltrona Tapes provides holographic features with new tear tape line
Filtrona Tapes has released Supastrip Prism, a new range of holographic tear tape set to enhance packaging security and draw attention on the shelf.
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ArticleSecurikett designs tamper-proof seal made of paper
Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering methods while contributing to a circular economy.
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ArticleNew security closure labels from Securikett designed for anti-refill protection
Securikett seeks to prevent illegal product refills by applying its HighContrast technology to security closure labels for the tamper-proof sealing of packaging with screw caps or hinged closures.
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ArticleCo-op trials ‘dummy’ anti-theft packaging for high-value products on its shelves
Co-op seeks to tackle bulk shoplifting in its stores by extending its trial of anti-theft ‘dummy display packaging’ for products that are frequently stolen and resold.
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ArticlePiQR and Unitag team up to improve security and prevent counterfeiting in on-pack QR solutions
PiQR has entered a strategic partnership with Unitag in an effort to increase brands’ confidence in on-pack QR codes by optimising their security, copy-detection, and authentication.
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ArticleDigital fingerprint system takes authentication to ‘new level’
Alitheon, a new AIPIA member based in Bellevue, Washington, has introduced a patented system called FeaturePrint with an optical-AI that detects the authenticity of an item by irrefutably identifying each original. It provides a proven, simple and reliable solution to eliminate counterfeits, shut down grey market ...
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ArticleSmartID barcode system uses surface texture to create unique, offline verification
At Interpack 2023, the Fraunhofer team will present a demonstrator for a counterfeit-proof barcode system called SmartID. In the SmartID project, the Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), Secure Information Technology (SIT) and Open Communication Systems are developing a novel labelling system to uniquely verify and authenticate products via smartphone, they say.
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ArticleThe barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives again, says GS1
The next generation of barcodes can offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the planet, according to GS1, the neutral, non-profit organisation that provides global standards for efficient business communication around the world. It is best known for the barcode, one of “the 50 things that made the world economy” according to one broadcaster.
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ArticleMIT develops an unclonable micro tag for crop seeds to fight counterfeiting
Average crop yields in Africa are consistently far below those expected, and one significant reason is the prevalence of counterfeit seeds whose germination rates are far lower than those of the genuine ones. There have been many attempts to prevent this counterfeiting through tracking labels, but none have proved effective.
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ArticleRe-usable, ultra-thin smart label allows tracking of lightweight items
Pod Group, a Giesecke+Devrient company, which claims to be the world’s first Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), in partnership with SODAQ and Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), has announced the launch of a paper-thin tracking device in the form of a smart label, which will revolutionize the logistics industry by allowing tracking of small and lightweight items, which has not previously been possible using traditional tracking devices, it says.
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ArticleFedrigoni Group unveils paper materials and sealing solutions set to prevent tampering and counterfeiting in e-commerce
The Fedrigoni Group is releasing a unified, customisable range of paper packaging and self-adhesive materials – including ultra-destructible materials and a seal that prevents cardboard from tearing – with the goal of ensuring product authenticity and tracking in the e-commerce industry.