ASPA commissions new report on counterfeiting

To mark World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, the Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) has commissioned the second edition of its industry report, State of Counterfeiting in India – 2025, in collaboration with global analytics firm CRISIL.

Expected to be released by the end of 2025, the report will analyse counterfeiting trends in high-risk sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, consumer durables, automotive, apparel, and fast-moving consumer goods. It is aimed at providing brand owners, regulators, policymakers, and solution providers with credible insights and actionable recommendations.

The new edition follows the 2022 report, which was widely referenced by national and international speakers, cited in conferences, and used by both government and private sector leaders. It served as a key reference in the authentication and brand protection ecosystem.

“On World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a safer and more transparent global marketplace,” said Manoj Kochar, president of ASPA. “Counterfeiting is not just an economic threat, but also endangers lives, erodes trust and undermines innovation. At ASPA, we stand united with industry, government and consumers in the fight against fakes, empowering authenticity through technology, standards and collaboration.

“As a timely and strategic tool for stakeholders across sectors, the ASPA–CRISIL 2025 report will enable an ecosystem of trust, transparency and zero tolerance for counterfeiting. Let us pledge to a future where every product is trusted and every brand is protected.”

Founded in 1998, ASPA is a non-profit industry body representing over 90 member companies. Its members support more than 15,000 brands globally through physical, digital, and combined authentication technologies, including holography, QR/NFC, blockchain, and track-and-trace systems.