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Exploring Trust, Technology, and the Future of Connected Products — From Authentication to Smart Labels and Real-Time Consumer Engagement Powered by ForgeStop


September 18, 2025
Smart labels are transforming pharma by cutting waste, reducing recalls, and fighting counterfeits — while helping companies comply with global regulations.

September 4, 2025
ForgeStop piloted its AI Intelligence Platform to scan counterfeit risks across online marketplaces, e-commerce, classifieds, and social. The results—backed by OECD, WHO, and CBP data—reveal a counterfeit economy brands underestimate.

August 19, 2025
Visit ForgeStop at CPHI Frankfurt 2025 to see how our smart labels power pharmaceutical product authentication, anti-counterfeiting, and secure, tap-to-verify NFC-based authentication platform.

August 5, 2025
Smart labels like NFC are reshaping brand protection as global counterfeiting surges past $179B. Here's how ForgeStop helps stop it at the source.

July 28, 2025
Over 67% of beauty products on online marketplaces are likely fake—posing serious health risks to millions. From toxic ingredients to skin damage, counterfeit cosmetics are on the rise. Learn how NFC smart label technology from ForgeStop offers real-time protection with tap-to-verify authentication—no app needed.

July 23, 2025
Mexico’s counterfeit pill crisis escalates with 68% of pharmacies selling fakes—ForgeStop’s tap-to-verify NFC packaging stops deadly counterfeits at the source.

July 15, 2025
Discover how NFC authentication works with ForgeStop's TAG. TAP. AUTHENTICATE. process—turning smart labels into digital twins, enabling tap-based user engagement, and securing products with real-time verification. Learn how this NFC-ready tech unlocks trust, traceability, and brand loyalty.

July 8, 2025
Labeling errors are among the top causes of pharmaceutical recalls. Discover how ForgeStop’s smart label technology allows real-time updates, consumer alerts, and fewer recalls—ushering in a smarter future for compliance and brand trust.

June 26, 2025
Explore a 2025 comparison of QR codes vs NFC smart labels for brand protection. Learn why NFC with dual-chip RFID leads in security, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting.