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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

The European Union is taking a bold step towards sustainability and transparency with its Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, and one of the first industries to experience this transformation is the battery sector. The newly mandated Battery Passport—set to be … Read More

Art forgery has long plagued the art market, undermining trust and devaluing genuine works. Recent high-profile cases highlight the sophistication of modern counterfeiters and the pressing need for robust authentication methods. Recent Art Forgery Scandals The TAGBASE Solution To combat … Read More