Anti-Counterfeit Label is a type of marking used to verify product authenticity and prevent counterfeiting. It typically employs technologies such as holograms, QR codes, RFID, and thermochromic inks, featuring characteristics that are difficult to replicate or traceable. In foreign trade, it is commonly used for brand protection, customs intellectual property recordal, and cross-border e-commerce anti-follow-selling. Usage scenarios include: affixing anti-counterfeit labels at the customer's request when exporting high-value or easily counterfeited goods (such as cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and luxury items); or when the importing country's customs requires anti-counterfeit proof for customs clearance. Precautions: confirm whether the label technology complies with the destination country's regulations (e.g., EU CE, US FDA anti-counterfeiting requirements for specific products); balance label costs with order volume; avoid label reuse and recommend using one-time destructive designs. Distinction from other terms: Anti-Counterfeit Label focuses on physical or digital anti-counterfeiting, while 'Tamper-Evident Packaging' emphasizes packaging integrity, and 'Brand Protection' is a broader legal and business strategy. Foreign trade practitioners should clarify the customer's required level of anti-counterfeiting and stipulate label responsibility in the contract.
📝 Examples
1. According to the contract, we will affix anti-counterfeit labels to the outer packaging of each exported cosmetic so that the importer can scan the code to verify authenticity. (Note: In OEM/ODM orders, the customer requests anti-counterfeit labels for brand protection.)
2. Since this batch of electronic products is suspected of infringement by customs, we need to provide purchase receipts and technical descriptions of the anti-counterfeit labels to prove the products are genuine. (Note: In customs intellectual property protection scenarios, anti-counterfeit labels serve as evidence of authenticity.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
Foreign trade terms are the foundation of international business communication
Trade practices may vary slightly by country; pay attention when using them
When using terms in contracts, specify the applicable version (e.g., Incoterms 2020)
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