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Feature Articles

Following is an archive of recent feature articles, provided to Authenticate-360.com by some of today’s most innovative thinkers in this space. Our feature articles explore the many issues surrounding the prevalence of counterfeiting and fraud, both in general and industry-specific contexts, as well as approaches to reducing or preventing the problem.

Recent Feature Articles:

August 1, 2008
 Opening Door To Imported Drugs Is Not Without Risks – Peter J. Pitts
Toothpaste containing diethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical, recently turned up in discount U.S. grocery stores. If even toothpaste is susceptible to contamination, imagine the potential for disaster in something as lucrative as fake drugs. more
May 5, 2008
 Protecting Brands, Protecting Economies – by Tim Phillips
Amazon lists 7,627 books on brand management. I haven’t read all of them, but it’s a safe guess that the overwhelming majority make a simple assumption when consumers experience the brand: that what they think they are buying is actually what they get. more
November 21, 2007
 Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals – A Form of Healthcare Terrorism – by Peter J. Pitts
"The counterfeit drug industry has become so lucrative that purveyors of traditional illegal drugs (i.e., heroin) are switching their focus to counterfeit prescription drugs where the profits are higher and risks of being caught are virtually zero."
Around the world, millions are exposed to a real health threat every day, caused by the proliferation of counterfeit drugs. It’s not a stretch to call it health care terrorism… more
October 26, 2007
 Counterfeiting–The Growing Crisis in Authenticity – by Tim Phillips
Today, we live in a time of crisis – a Crisis of Authenticity – with consequences extending far beyond the economic losses from knockoff purses, watches and CDs. Counterfeit prescription drugs, airplane and auto parts and financial documents are increasing penetrating the marketplace, exposing us to potentially devastating results. The answer lies in building a unified front in addressing the root issues and creating the solution. more