La technologie au service de la protection, de la mise en œuvre, de la traçabilité et de la durabilité des IG

INEXTO is a Swiss Company, leading provider of software and services for authentication, secure serialization, volume verification and traceability.

Our technology is already securing over 100 billion products annually in more than 1’700 manufacturing lines in 100 countries.

Digital technologies are transforming the way GIs are managed and protected. With cutting-edge traceability systems, producers can now monitor and ensure the authenticity of GI products, guaranteeing their true origin from designated regions.

Real-time verification and authentication add an extra layer of transparency, building trust with consumers while reducing the risk of fraud. These innovations are not only safeguarding tradition but also setting a new standard for quality and integrity in GI products.

Inexto’s advanced authentication solutions provide robust protection for GI products. Our cutting-edge technology ensures end-to-end traceability, enabling producers to verify product authenticity throughout the supply chain.

Benefits

• End-to-End Traceability: Ensures GI products are monitored throughout the supply chain to maintain authenticity.

• Counterfeit Prevention: Protects products from counterfeiting with advanced tracking and authentication technologies.

• Real-Time Verification: Allows consumers and brand owners to verify product authenticity instantly, enhancing transparency.

• Consumer Trust: Builds confidence among consumers by guaranteeing the quality and origin of GI products.

Founded in 1927 in Lausanne, Switzerland, SICPA is a family-owned company and a global leader in security technologies, with a legacy spanning nearly a century. Operating in over 180 countries and with an established presence on all continents, we manage Centers of Excellence and production facilities, highlighting our commitment to the protection of sovereignty worldwide.

Globally recognized, SICPA partners with governments, central banks, and high security printing companies, protecting the majority of banknotes in circulation, including the euro, US dollar, Brazilian real, and Swiss franc. Our cutting-edge technologies safeguard around 160 billion banknotes annually and include solutions for high-value items, such as identity documents and tax-sensitive products like tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals. These solutions not only combat illicit trade but also generate additional tax revenues, recognized as exemplary practices by entities like the IMF and the World Bank.

Beyond financial solutions, SICPA has an extensive portfolio that includes product authentication, traceability, and brand protection. This includes products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Each year, approximately 100 billion products are marked with SICPA’s exclusive technologies, protecting them against counterfeiting and ensuring their authenticity. With over 6,000 patents and a team of 3,000 employees representing 84 nationalities, SICPA stands out for its continuous innovation and broad reach.

SICPA’s commitment to building a secure and trustworthy world is clearly reflected in its Unlimitrust campus, the first Centre of Excellence dedicated to promoting the Economy of Trust, located in Lausanne, Switzerland. Supported by the Economy of Trust Foundation, the campus aims to accelerate innovation by fostering collaboration among startups, businesses, investors, academics, and experts from various fields, bringing them together to create solutions that reinforce global trust.

In a global landscape where illicit trade and counterfeiting threaten brands and consumers, SICPA also leads in Brand Protection, offering a combination of customized physical and digital technologies as an effective response to the risks posed by traditional commerce, e-commerce, and social media. Currently, the global trade in counterfeit products accounts for around 3.3% of world trade, impacting the economy by approximately 509 billion dollars. About 35% of these counterfeits are sold online, and a significant proportion originates from specific countries. In this context, SICPA excels with its advanced protection solutions, which strengthen brand authenticity and security, safeguarding both business integrity and consumer trust.