Food Products Authentication

The global food sector faces an escalating crisis. Counterfeit and adulterated products threaten consumer health, erode brand value, and cost the industry billions annually. From premium olive oils diluted with cheaper alternatives to fake organic certifications, food fraud has become a sophisticated criminal enterprise.

OET's partnership with the brand KURZ SCRIBOS brings world-leading authentication technology to combat these threats. ValiGate® provides the advanced protection that today's food supply chains demand.

The Scale of Food Fraud

Food fraud is not a minor inconvenience; it is a global epidemic with serious consequences. According to INTERPOL and Europol's Operation OPSON, food fraud affects virtually every category of consumable goods.

Key Statistics:

• The global food fraud detection market is projected to reach $12.5 billion by 2030
• Premium products like olive oil, honey, and spices face counterfeiting rates as high as 70% in some markets
• The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture seized over 50,000 tons of fraudulent food products in a single year
• The EU food fraud network received over 5,000 notifications in recent years

Industries at Greatest Risk
 

Premium Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil commands premium prices, making it a prime target for adulteration. Counterfeiters blend cheaper seed oils with small amounts of olive oil, add artificial coloring, and create fake certifications.

Honey and Natural Sweeteners

Pure honey is frequently diluted with corn syrup, rice syrup, or other cheaper sweeteners. Geographic origin fraud is also common, with lower-quality honey relabeled as premium single-origin products.

Organic and Specialty Products

The organic premium attracts counterfeiters who apply fake organic certifications to conventionally produced goods. Specialty items like saffron, vanilla, and premium spices face similar challenges.

Dairy Products

From cheese to infant formula, dairy products face substitution fraud where expensive milk proteins are replaced with cheaper alternatives—sometimes with dangerous health consequences.

ValiGate® Technology: Uncopyable Protection

Standard QR codes offer no security; they can be copied in seconds. ValiGate®, developed by the brand KURZ SCRIBOS, represents a fundamental breakthrough: each QR code is cryptographically unique and physically impossible to replicate.

How ValiGate® Protects Food Products

Cryptographic Uniqueness

Each ValiGate® code contains encrypted data that cannot be reverse-engineered or duplicated. Unlike standard QR codes that can be photographed and reprinted, ValiGate® codes are tied to physical characteristics that cannot be copied.

Physical Security Features

The codes incorporate microscopic security elements verified during each scan. These features are produced using specialized printing technology that counterfeiters cannot access.

Real-Time Verification

Every scan connects to SCRIBOS 360—the cloud platform powering ValiGate®—for instant authentication. Suspicious patterns trigger immediate alerts.

SCRIBOS 360: Complete Digital Platform

SCRIBOS 360 is the cloud-based intelligence platform developed by the brand KURZ SCRIBOS. It transforms every product scan into valuable business intelligence.

Authentication Module

Real-time verification with geographic mapping of scan locations. Instant detection of potential counterfeiting hotspots. Consumer-friendly verification through simple smartphone scanning.

Data Analytics Module

Comprehensive dashboards showing product journey from production to consumer. Gray market detection identifying unauthorized distribution channels. Demand patterns by region to optimize supply chain.

Customer Interaction Module

Post-scan engagement including product information, recipes, and promotional content. Loyalty program integration. Direct communication channel with verified purchasers.

Regulatory Compliance

Food traceability is no longer optional; it is a regulatory requirement in major markets.

FDA FSMA Food Traceability Rule

The United States FDA requires enhanced traceability for high-risk foods. The compliance deadline has been proposed for extension to July 2028.

EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy

EU Regulation 178/2002 mandates complete traceability throughout the food supply chain. Products must be traceable one step back and one step forward.

SFDA Requirements

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority's FASEH platform requires Certificate of Conformity for all food imports.

Flexible Application Options

OET provides turnkey solutions with application formats for every brand need:

As a turnkey solution provider, OET handles everything from technology integration to physical label manufacturing.

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As one of the exclusive application and sales partners of the brand KURZ SCRIBOS in Türkiye, OET provides complete technology infrastructure and local implementation expertise. Through this partnership, brands in Türkiye and beyond gain access to world-class anti-counterfeiting technologies that combine physical product security with digital intelligence.

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