Technology DNA Markers Protection strategy Product authentication Type Covert or coded feature System Forensic Markers Medium Secondary packaging Primary packaging Authentication/Identificaton Authentication Traceability No Cost low quantity of synthetic DNA needed, low cost for a ton Required equipment the addition may be achieved using a detector pen for example Vertification level Whichever possess the adequate equipment for screening N.B. http://www.dnatechnologies.com/2012/10/oncode-adds-dna-marking-and-invisible-barcodes-to-product-portfolio/ http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/downloads/psmc/Nov11/MeragliaPSMC.pdf Description Fragments of synthetic DNA with a specific sequence are included within the matrix of a label or security ink. Detection: addition of the complementary sequence of DNA combined with a fluorescent molecule which is activated when the DNA strand bound to another DNA strand. The interaction between the two strands produce fluorescence signal Strengths Impossible to remove (within the medium); High tech and secure against copying; Provide positive authentication; Cost-effective; Robust; Durable; Forensic authentication in the lab but rapid screening in the field also possible; Limitations Requires a specific equipment; Not available to authorities or public; Need strict secrecy; Links:http://www.schreiner-prosecure.com/index.php?id=2303&L=3
Technology DNA Markers
Protection strategy Product authentication
Type Covert or coded feature
System Forensic Markers
Medium Secondary packaging Primary packaging
Authentication/Identificaton Authentication
Traceability No
Cost low quantity of synthetic DNA needed, low cost for a ton
Required equipment the addition may be achieved using a detector pen for example
Vertification level Whichever possess the adequate equipment for screening
N.B. http://www.dnatechnologies.com/2012/10/oncode-adds-dna-marking-and-invisible-barcodes-to-product-portfolio/ http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/downloads/psmc/Nov11/MeragliaPSMC.pdf
Description Fragments of synthetic DNA with a specific sequence are included within the matrix of a label or security ink. Detection: addition of the complementary sequence of DNA combined with a fluorescent molecule which is activated when the DNA strand bound to another DNA strand. The interaction between the two strands produce fluorescence signal
Strengths Impossible to remove (within the medium); High tech and secure against copying; Provide positive authentication; Cost-effective; Robust; Durable; Forensic authentication in the lab but rapid screening in the field also possible;
Limitations Requires a specific equipment; Not available to authorities or public; Need strict secrecy;
Links:http://www.schreiner-prosecure.com/index.php?id=2303&L=3
Technology DNA Markers
Protection strategy Product authentication
Type Covert or coded feature
System Forensic Markers
Medium Secondary packaging Primary packaging
Authentication/Identificaton Authentication
Traceability No
Cost low quantity of synthetic DNA needed, low cost for a ton
Required equipment the addition may be achieved using a detector pen for example
Vertification level Whichever possess the adequate equipment for screening
N.B. http://www.dnatechnologies.com/2012/10/oncode-adds-dna-marking-and-invisible-barcodes-to-product-portfolio/ http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/downloads/psmc/Nov11/MeragliaPSMC.pdf
http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/downloads/psmc/Nov11/MeragliaPSMC.pdf
| Description | Fragments of synthetic DNA with a specific sequence are included within the matrix of a label or security ink. Detection: addition of the complementary sequence of DNA combined with a fluorescent molecule which is activated when the DNA strand bound to another DNA strand. The interaction between the two strands produce fluorescence signal |
| Strengths | Impossible to remove (within the medium); High tech and secure against copying; Provide positive authentication; Cost-effective; Robust; Durable; Forensic authentication in the lab but rapid screening in the field also possible; |
| Limitations | Requires a specific equipment; Not available to authorities or public; Need strict secrecy; |
| Links:http://www.schreiner-prosecure.com/index.php?id=2303&L=3 |