The only effective protection against product piracy is to have a consistent linkage of codes with every single product as well as an identification mark physically integrated into the product label. >>

The EU has declared war on counterfeiters, as the number of counterfeit products is rising in Europe – often with health risks for consumers. Compulsory labeling and “track & trace” systems are the solution here, believes the EU. But that’s not enough. The automobile spare parts industry has already recognized this and is pinning its hopes on physical evidence. >>