Combat Counterfeit Products with CHKr: Advanced Photonic Barcode Authentication

Safeguard Your Brand, Revenue, and Customers from the Growing Threat of Counterfeit Goods

Revolutionizing Tag Security with Unique, Encrypted Images That Can’t Be Cloned or Compromised

CHKr is able to encode multiple data layers within one image. Every image is unique, thus every tag is unique. Encrypted data layers prevent both replication and tampering making CHKr the MOST secure tag on the market.

CHKr’s advanced encryption mechanisms ensure that sensitive information remains safeguarded against unauthorized access or manipulation. By embedding multiple data layers seamlessly within each image and employing robust encryption techniques, CHKr sets a new standard for security in tagging technology. This unparalleled level of protection not only safeguards against replication but also fortifies the integrity of the tagged data, establishing CHKr as the foremost choice for organizations seeking uncompromising security solutions.

Beyond Profits: The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit Goods

From Safety Risks to Brand Erosion—Why Businesses Can’t Ignore Fake Products in Their Supply Chains

As counterfeit products continue to proliferate, the ramifications extend far beyond financial losses. Beyond monetary damages, counterfeit goods pose significant risks to consumer safety, public health, and brand reputation. From counterfeit medications to knock-off electronics, the prevalence of substandard and potentially hazardous products threatens unsuspecting consumers worldwide. Moreover, the erosion of brand trust and credibility due to counterfeit infiltration can have long-lasting effects on companies, leading to diminished consumer confidence and loyalty.

In this increasingly interconnected and complex global marketplace, combating counterfeiting requires proactive measures and innovative solutions like CHKr to regain control over supply chains and safeguard against the pervasive threat of counterfeit goods.

Growing Need
for Greater Product Security

"From clothes and shoes to electronics and even aircraft engine parts, online retail sites and social media marketplaces are awash in counterfeit products, tricking consumers and companies into buying the fake goods. Of 13,000 online consumers surveyed in 17 countries by the Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection, nearly 3 out of 4 reported having bought counterfeit products. The fakes go beyond simple retail products. The Federal Aviation Administration warned aircraft engine makers in September that a London-based company called AOG Technics sold unauthorized parts by forging documentation of their authenticity. The agency asked airlines to inspect their aircraft to ensure they had genuine parts."

"The aviation industry, known for its strict safety standards, is facing a growing problem: fake aircraft parts infiltrating the supply chain. These counterfeit components, often accompanied by forged documentation, pose a significant threat to the safety and reliability of aircraft around the world. "

"Counterfeit Lafite, Penfolds Seized in $150 Million Fake Wine Bust 40,000 bottles of “extremely realistic” fakes discovered"

CHKr Photonic Codes: Next-Generation Anti-Counterfeit Technology

Encrypted, Unclonable, and Real-Time Verified—
A Military-Grade Solution Now Available for Commercial Supply Chains

CHKr Photonic Codes In a press release announcing its automated verification solution for its new photonic barcodes, HNu Photonics highlights the negative impact counterfeit packaging has on brands across manufacturing industries including retail, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agro-chemicals. Counterfeit packaging boosts organized crime and erodes not only revenue, but also brand value, environmental and public health, and economic growth. HNu Photonics and Seagull Scientific have designed a photonic tag and trace system to obstruct criminals who would copy a brand’s packaging in order to sell substandard, illegal, and even dangerous goods.

CHKr codes are unique photonic signatures which can be printed onto labels created by BarTender, Seagull Scientific’s award-winning software for encoding printed data. Developed for the Department of Defense as a secure supply chain traceability solution, CHKr’s encrypted holographic codes cannot be copied or hacked. HNu Photonics provides camera-based solutions that read, decode and validate the tags in real time. The automated verification process extracts the unique signature of each label and enters it into a cloud-based ledger that authenticates the code.