According to data offered by the European Anti-Fraud Office, the illicit cigarette trade leads to losses of €10 billion in tax revenues to the EU Member States. Counterfeit products can also cause harm to people’s health due to uncontrolled production processes.
It’s happening because the margins of fake cigarettes are so big, that tobacco smuggling is increasing. It’s imperative to tackle the illicit tobacco trade and restrict the sale of counterfeit products.
The Role of Holographic Tear Tape
Tear tapes are an important tool in combating counterfeit cigarettes. They can offer visual security and technical anti-counterfeiting protection to cigarette products.
Visual Anti-counterfeiting
Produced by using optical technology, holographic tear tapes have rich colors and dynamic changes, adding a striking effect to cigarette packaging. Unlike ordinary printing, this technology includes visually identifiable anti-counterfeiting features that are hard to forge. Techniques such as flip-flop, zero-level light diffraction, and optical lenses are used to enhance visual security.
Technical Anti-counterfeiting
For cigarette brands seeking higher-level security solutions, covert anti-counterfeiting methods are recommended. These methods often involve using magnifiers for micro text and laser pointers for hidden text. These features are intended for verification by authorities, not consumers. Image Technology offers customized designs and regular technical upgrades to ensure the highest level of security.
Benefits of Hologram Anti-counterfeit Tear Tape
Enhanced Brand Protection
Holographic tear tapes protect cigarette brands through both visual and technical anti-counterfeiting measures. By making it difficult for counterfeiters to replicate packaging, brands can maintain their reputation and ensure consumer trust.
Helping Consumers Identify Genuine Products
The use of tear tapes can help users quickly determine whether the current product is a genuine brand through visual recognition when purchasing goods, thereby preventing the health risks caused by counterfeit cigarettes.
Increased Revenue for Governments
Hologram tear tapes significantly help governments protect cigarette tax revenue by preventing the sale of counterfeit products. These tapes incorporate advanced optical features that are difficult to replicate, allowing authorities and consumers to easily verify the authenticity of cigarette packs.
By ensuring that only genuine, tax-paid products enter the market, hologram tear tapes help reduce the proliferation of illegal cigarettes.
This not only ensures tax revenue but also maintains public health standards by limiting exposure to potentially harmful counterfeit products. This strong anti-counterfeiting measure supports regulatory efforts and enhances overall market integrity.
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