Counterfeit chemicals, including industrial solvents, fertilisers and speciality chemicals, pose serious risks to businesses and public safety. Substandard and fake products can lead to equipment damage, unsafe working conditions and compromised product quality in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
In the EU, it was reported by Friends Of The Earth Europe that 14% of used pesticides are illegal, with rates as high as 25% in parts of Greece. This resulted in authorities seizing 2,040 tonnes of illicit products in 2022 alone.
These fake or substandard chemicals are often identical to the real products, making visual inspection alone not a reliable method to check for counterfeits.
What is the impact of counterfeit chemicals?
Ensuring every chemical product is authentic protects manufacturers, workers and consumers.
Traditional counterfeiting measures, such as serial numbers or holograms, can be copied or faked. Q-ID® creates a quantum-based physical marker that cannot be practically copied, cloned or faked.
Each chemical product, from a solvent bottle to a bulk fertiliser bag, can be tagged during production. Authentication can be instant using a standard smartphone, whether at the factory, distributor, or the point of use for the consumer.
Q-ID® tags provide:
This allows manufacturers, distributors, and industrial users to verify authenticity at every stage, preventing counterfeit chemicals from entering the supply chain.
With Quantum Base’s Q-ID® solution, chemical industry stakeholders can secure supply chains, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and reliability.
Contact us today to learn how Q-ID® technology can secure your chemical supply chain.