AUTHENTIC a. Reliable, trustworthy, of undisputed origin, genuine; hence -ICALLY adv., -ICITY n.   AUTHENTICATE v.t. Establish truth or authorship of validity or genuineness of;  hence -ATION, -ATOR ns.  (Oxford English Dictionary)

The International Authentication Association (IAA) is the industry body for suppliers and users of authentication technologies, systems and services. It is a not for profit membership organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and effective use of authenticating technologies and processes to the end user community and the public sector, regardless of product classification.

 

The IAA will educate, influence and direct actions that are beneficial to authentication providers and authentication product users alike. The IAA is not a marketing or sales organization. Simply stated, the members of the IAA are companies dedicated to reducing counterfeits globally through education, awareness and collaboration.

 

17 December, 2009 -  New report shows impact of counterfeits on parallel trade and pharma distribution 

 

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10 December, 2009 -  US government announces IPR seizure statistics for 2009

 

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6 December, 2009  -  Fake drugs on the rise in the EU

 

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December,  2009 -  The Drinks Reports talks to Payne Security about counterfeit packaging in the alcohol industry

 

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23 November, 2009  -  IHMA Excellence in Holography Awards 2009 announced

 

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November, 2009 -  BASCAP publishes report on consumer attitudes to counterfeiting and piracy

 

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