Comprehensive Authentication for Illicit Trade and Tax Evasion Prevention
Illicit trade in high-value and regulated products threatens public safety, reduces government revenue, and undermines legitimate brands. From tobacco and alcohol to agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, Microtrace technologies provide covert, field-verifiable authentication that supports enforcement and deters illegal activity.
Secure the Product. Support Regulatory Oversight.
Illicit distribution often bypasses regulatory controls and tax structures, putting brands and governments at risk. Microtrace helps secure products with layered authentication systems that are difficult to detect, replicate, or remove.
- Apply covert taggants to identify genuine products
- Support excise enforcement and tax stamp validation
- Enable traceability across jurisdictions and supply chains
- Provide regulators with tools for in-field verification
Technologies Used
Microtrace provides layered authentication technologies designed to combat illicit trade and support regulatory enforcement. Our systems combine covert taggants, encrypted identifiers, and data-driven validation tools to verify product authenticity, protect revenue, and deter tax evasion.
These technologies can be applied directly to products, packaging, or labels through a range of Implementation Methods that integrate seamlessly into existing manufacturing and compliance processes. From physical materials verified in the field to encrypted codes and AI-supported analytics, Microtrace enables secure validation in any environment.
Explore our Core Technologies to see how Microtrace integrates Spectral Taggant™ Signatures, Microtaggant® Identification Particles, DNA Markers, Encrypted QR Codes, RFID, NFC Tags, and Alerion™ AI Classification within scalable systems for regulatory authentication and traceability.
Authentication Without Disruption
Microtrace systems integrate directly into products, labels, or packaging without affecting usability or compliance workflows. These solutions empower brand owners and regulatory agencies with:
- Covert materials detectable with handheld or mobile tools
- Encrypted QR codes and serialized identifiers for region-specific control
- Real-time and offline verification using the Summit Authentication Platform
Deter Fraud. Protect Revenue. Strengthen Oversight.
Whether you're protecting your brand or supporting regulatory compliance, Microtrace helps prevent illicit trade and tax evasion with secure, scalable authentication systems that hold up in the real world.
