Mumbai hosts TAF Connect 2026
Held on March 16 at Novotel Mumbai, TAF Connect 2026 united leaders from pharma, agriculture, and manufacturing to transition from dialogue to implementation. The summit focused on GS1 standards, authentication, and traceability across complex supply chains. Key discussions addressed industrial challenges and consumer awareness, emphasising actionable strategies for securing global trade and enhancing transparency in critical sectors.
18 Mar 2026 | By WhatPackaging? Team
Dignitaries at TAF Connect 2026 inaugurating the event
Ankit Gupta, president, ASPA, highlighted the shared industry goal of eliminating counterfeit products from the market
Rajesh Kumar Mishra, director, Indian Institute of Packaging, underlines the role of policy, industry collaboration and technology in tackling the rising challenge of counterfeiting
Dr Keshav Kumar, former joint director CBI and former director general of police and director, anti-corruption bureau, Gujarat, emphasised the need to move investigations beyond laboratory analysis and trace the source of counterfeit products through the entire supply chain
Anjali Nathwani, director, Crisil Consulting, shared insights into the scale of counterfeiting in India and highlighted the urgent need for stronger authentication and traceability systems across industries
At TAF Connect 2026 ASPA unveiled its State of Counterfeiting in India 2025 report
The session highlighted how technology, policy frameworks and industry collaboration are essential to strengthening traceability and protecting supply chains
A discussion on standards which enable trust through policy, compliance and consumer protection
The session highlighted how technology, standards and stronger supply chain visibility can help protect patients and ensure the integrity of pharmaceutical products
The discussion concluded on the note that technology provides the tools for authentication, the fight against counterfeiting requires a combined effort from stakeholders