ITSA Takes Aim at Fake Tax Stamps Sold Online
9 Mar 2026 | Press Releases
authentication | counterfeiting | ecommerce | fake | initiative | itsa | pharmaceutical | tax | tax controls
In today’s hyper-connected global marketplace, fake tax stamps and security markings are made accessible by criminals on non-law-abiding internet platforms, particularly in regions where enforcement is weak and cross-border e-commerce flourishes. While these forged labels are of poor quality, their mere visibility undermines confidence in tax stamp programmes, feeds criticism …
ITSA Raises Concern Over Weakened DPP Provisions
11 Nov 2025 | Press Releases
authentication | counterfeiting | dpp | itsa | standard | tax
This summer, the draft versions of several European standards for digital product passports (DPPs) were published for public review and enquiry. One of these drafts – prEN 18246:2025 – covers the authentication, reliability and integrity of DPP data, with the aim of minimising product fraud and counterfeiting. However, for a …