3. General principles of technical prevention and deterrence

The technical, logistical and financial criteria that come into play when choosing an authentication solution depend on a number of factors:

• the characteristics of the marking(s) ;

• control levels and methods ;

• the necessary information systems ;

• safety requirements ;

• resistance to counterfeiting ;

• the value of the physical assets to be protected ;

• the risks associated with counterfeiting throughout the life cycle of the material good.

Authentication solutions must not affect product suitability for use or integrity.

Three functions come together in the prevention and deterrence approach:...