What are security labels? As you all know, security is important. For this reason, security labels are used to deter counterfeiting, or confirm a product is a genuine brand. Thanks to secured inventory management and controlled distribution services, security needs are met 100%!
Security labels come in all shapes and sizes. Holograms, color change inks, micro text, consecutive numbered, and bar coded are just a few variations to mention. Also, before a security label is created for a product, one must determine what level of security is needed: low, medium, or high risk. The higher the risk the more features the label must have.
Tamper proof labels are also a form of security label. They can be made from paper or film materials. The simplest form of tamper proof is done with tooling or putting cuts in certain places so once the label is applied to a surface and someone tries to remove it, the label will tear.
Other designs include a visually apparent, fragmented residue which can indicate that the security of the product has been breached. This helps to eliminate the possibility of label switching. These labels can help with product warranty issues, to prevent consumers from tampering with electronic equipment and any other product that they are applied to.
Different kinds of Security Labels & Tamper Proof Labels:
- Tamper-Cuts
- Tamper-Evident
- Destructible Material
- Holograms
- UV Indicator
- Void Patterns
- Micro Text
- Microtaggants
- Permanent Label Masks
- Embedded Images
One of the more common Tamper Proof labels includes Tamper Evident Security Labels. These labels are designed by cutting edge manufacturers. They separate into layers when removed and add consecutive numbered barcodes to aid in the control of each part. Tamper Evident Labels are extremely important in the packaging and labeling industry, simply because it is vital to know that the product has not been altered since it left the manufacturer.
Different ways to keep your products and packaging secure:
- Anit-Theft
- Evidence Tracking
- Original Product Verification
- Brand Protection
- Prevent Document Duplication
- Part Authenticity
- Parts Marking
- Tamper Evidence
- Counterfeit Deterrence
We here at Whitlam Label Company typically make tamper proof labels out of films with the feature built into the adhesive layer. The label is applied to a surface. After a certain amount of time the label is allowed to bond. At this point, if anyone was to remove the label the word “VOID” will show up on the film label and remain on the surface the label was applied to. These labels can be consecutive numbered, & bar coded.
For more information on Security Labels and Tamper Proof Labels please visit our Brand Security section.
