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At TAGBASE, we’ve always believed that product authenticity isn’t just about brand protection — it’s about protecting people. That’s never been clearer than in the latest wave of counterfeit child car seats being sold. According to ABC News, counterfeit car … Read More

In a world where AI can now generate convincing images of documents that never existed — from invoices to certificates — how do we prove what’s real? At TAGBASE, we usually focus on physical product authenticity: luxury goods, cosmetics, art, … Read More

In the world of healthcare, trust isn’t optional — it’s critical. But that trust is under attack. The rise of counterfeit medical devices is putting lives at risk, eroding confidence in brands, and creating costly regulatory headaches for manufacturers. From … Read More

We’re excited to announce that TAGBASE has been selected to pitch at Startup World Cup Austria 2025 in Vienna! As part of the Pre-Event Team Vienna, we’ll be competing on April 1st at Ottakringer Brauerei during the AustrianStartups Summit. The … Read More

The growing market for pet care and animal health products has unfortunately led to a rise in counterfeit veterinary medicines. These fake products pose serious risks to animal health, endanger consumer trust, and threaten the integrity of legitimate pharmaceutical companies. … Read More

Austria’s recent push toward implementing the Digital Product Passport (DPP) marks a significant step forward in enhancing product transparency and sustainability. The PASSAT project is playing a crucial role in developing strategies and solutions to prepare businesses for this shift. … Read More

The global wine industry has long struggled with counterfeit products — a challenge that not only threatens producers but also puts consumers at risk. Recently, Austrian winemaker Willi Opitz announced plans to tackle this issue by using holographic labels to … Read More

The recent ski jumping scandal involving Norwegian athletes Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang at the Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim has once again raised concerns about fair play and equipment compliance in the sport. As a result of … Read More

Many manufacturers rely on QR codes to verify the authenticity of their products. However, as we have already explained in a previous article, QR codes are not a suitable solution for this problem. A recent real-world example involving a vape … Read More

We are thrilled to share that TAGBASE was invited to participate in this year’s Salt n Venture at Salz21, one of Austria’s premier startup investment conferences. Being selected as one of only 5 startups in the Enterprise and Manufacturing category … Read More