ASPA Anti-counterfeiting, Traceability and Brand Protection Seminar to be held in Kolkata.
- Overview of Anti-Counterfeiting & Traceability Solutions.
- Biggest platform to address changing counterfeiting trends in India & West Bengal
- Training session on how to identify fake vs genuine product.
Event to cover critical issues such as Anti-Counterfeiting & Supply Chain Regulatory requirements including DGFT – Pharmaceutical, EU-FMD, DSSCA, Consumer Protection Bill, Pesticides Bill, E-Commerce, FSSAI – Organic Food & WHO FCTC for Tobacco Packaging.
Celebrating World Consumer Right Day, Authentication Solutions Providers’ Association (ASPA) is conducting a Brand Protection Awareness Seminar on March 13, 2020 at The Park, Kolkata. Fighting counterfeiting is an important aspect in socio-economic development of our country, industry & consumers at large. There is a need to strengthen the authentication eco-systems in the country empowering consumers, industry & regulators at large in fighting counterfeiting. The seminar will bring together industry leaders and government representatives on the same platform to share the insights of Anti-Counterfeiting and Traceability developments and regulations in the country. Shri Atri Bhattacharya, IAS Principal Secretary, Consumer Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal will be the Chief Guest for the brand protection seminar.
As Counterfeit products across various sectors in India are causing losses of over INR 1 trillion every year to the government, the involvement of all stakeholders is extremely crucial in fighting this menace. . The number of counterfeit cases have increased by nearly 15 per cent in the January-October period in 2019 as compared to 2018, according to a recent study by ASPA. The top ten sectors with the highest number of counterfeit cases in 2018 and 2019 were currency, liquor, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, documents, tobacco, automotive, construction material and chemicals.
Considering these circumstances, ASPA under its campaign “Make Sure India” is creating an awareness to educate and enable brand owners, consumers, media & stakeholders towards counterfeiting and importance of authentication solutions in fighting this problem. Seminar participants will learn about the latest technologies and good business practice of Authentication providers who are already protecting more than 15,000 brands globally. They will share insights of counterfeiting, anti-counterfeiting landscape and the recent regulations and solutions in fighting the fakes. ASPA’s mission is to help the brand owners eradicate the scourge of counterfeiting.
Respected and accomplished business leaders, policy makers and industry experts such as Mr. Manoj Kochar, Chair-Eastern Region, ASPA & Former President, IHMA;; Dr. A. Ramkishan, Deputy Drugs Controller (India), CDSCO, East Zone, Kolkata, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India; Mr. Ankur Chaturvedi, Head of International Supply Chain and Projects, Emami Ltd.;, Kolkata; Mr. Shamim Alam, Business Manager – Labels & Packaging, HP; Mr. Harish Agarwal, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP; and Mr. Chander S. Jeena, Secretary, ASAP will be speaking at the event.
The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA)
Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) is a self-regulated, non-profit organization of authentication solution providers. Formed in 1998 with the objective to fight fakes products in various sectors, it is one of its kind association in the world primarily focused on the adoption and advancement of authentication technologies and solutions for Brand, Revenue and Document Protection. ASPA members protect over 15,000 brands worldwide through the identification of genuine products and documents. ASPA is creating awareness to fight fake/duplicate & counterfeit products which are harmful to consumers, industry, economy, and society at large. ASPA works closely with global authorities such as International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau (CIB – Interpol), FICCI CASCADE, and other industry bodies in India.
