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March 26, 2026

Types of anti-counterfeiting labels

Currently, there are more than ten types of anti-counterfeiting labels commonly used for packaging, such as anti-pull seals (labels), anti-counterfeiting logo labels, anti-pull labels, fragile paper labels, laser holographic labels, laser holographic destructive labels, letter mold anti-counterfeiting polyester film labels, transparent PVC letter mold anti-pull universal labels, comprehensive anti-counterfeiting anti-pull embossed paper labels, product code holographic labels, product code scratch-off labels, foam film labels, barcode technology labels, and other Personalized Labels, etc.
1. Anti-pull sealing anti-pull sealing is a peelable type of non-adhesive anti-counterfeiting seal made of plastic film. Before peeling, it is a colored non-adhesive plastic strip without text; after peeling, a distinct colored text can be seen on the paper, such as "The seal has expired OPENED", and on the plastic strip, a distinct non-colored text can be seen, which has the characteristics of one pull damage, one damage reveal, one reveal knowing the authenticity, and non-reusable. It is mainly used in anti-counterfeiting envelopes, electrical warranty labels, etc.
2. Fragile paper label
It is made of specially treated fragile paper or fragile non-adhesive materials, and can print trademarks, text descriptions and barcodes. After being pasted on the packaging, it cannot be fully peeled again. Once peeled, the paper will break.
3. Comprehensive anti-counterfeiting anti-pull embossed paper label
This is a non-adhesive paper label made by integrating multiple anti-counterfeiting technologies. To prevent the label from being peeled, moved or reused, the cutting and embossing technology can be used to prevent the label from being peeled. After being peeled, it cannot be restored.
4. Barcode technology label
A barcode is a code for goods, designed for effective management of goods using computers. Currently, there are many types of anti-counterfeiting barcodes, and the main ones are one-dimensional barcodes and two-dimensional barcodes.
Applying barcode technology ingeniously to anti-counterfeiting packaging and product labels can not only promote their better and faster application, but also achieve the purpose of protecting famous and high-quality products from being counterfeited and protecting consumers' interests.
5. Laser holographic image label
The application of laser holographic image technology in anti-counterfeiting packaging mainly involves printing anti-counterfeiting labels and trademarks. The factors affecting the anti-counterfeiting performance of laser holographic labels are mainly the type of the label and its usage position. The types of laser holographic anti-counterfeiting labels include the following.
1. Non-adhesive type: The holographic anti-counterfeiting graphics are made on non-adhesive materials, and no adhesive needs to be applied when using it, and it has better adaptability to machinery. Its major disadvantage is that it can be reused, allowing some lawbreakers to make counterfeit products using old packaging and labels, thus affecting the anti-counterfeiting effect of the anti-counterfeiting label.
2. Anti-pull type: The anti-pull type label makes up for the shortcomings of ordinary non-adhesive labels. When the label is peeled from the packaging, the holographic image on the label is completely destroyed and cannot be reused. It can prevent the behavior of using old labels to make counterfeit products.
3. Stamping type: Stamping type is a non-peelable holographic anti-counterfeiting label. It is stamped onto the packaging material using a stamping machine and integrates with the packaging material. If the stamping position is reasonably selected, its anti-counterfeiting effect will be better than the above two types.
6. Letter mold anti-counterfeiting polyester film label: Before peeling, it is an aluminum foil non-adhesive strip without text. After peeling, distinct colored text can be seen on the label and the packaging material.
7. Transparent PVC letter mold anti-pull universal label: Before peeling, it is a white non-adhesive film label without text. After peeling, distinct colored text can be seen on the label and the packaging material.
8. Transparent PVC anti-counterfeiting label: On non-adhesive labels or other documents, a personalized information transparent laser holographic film is attached, which does not affect the overall design and original effect and increases the anti-counterfeiting function, making the label personalized.
9. Foam film label
Foam film labels are a unique semi-glossy white film made of two layers of polystyrene films. The surface layer is a transparent film, suitable for printing; The lower layer is a white foamed film that has been expanded. It is bonded with a long-term acrylic adhesive and exhibits excellent high viscosity performance on various substrates.
The foam film labels have a very good security anti-counterfeiting effect. When the label is stuck to the substrate and then removed, the two layers of film will separate, indicating that the product packaging has been opened; and the residue of the foam layer will remain on the packaging, making it difficult to remove.
The foam film labels have the moisture resistance of a film and are suitable for use in humid environments. Especially in the production and packaging processes of beverages, dairy products, etc., they have extraordinary practical value. They are applicable to safety labels for glass PVC, polystyrene bottles, and glossy cardboard boxes, etc.
10. Partially peeled paper-based labels
The label substrate is coated paper (special paper can also be used), and can be printed by intaglio, relief, or offset printing. Different from ordinary peelable digital anti-counterfeiting labels, when the upper part is peeled off, the lower layer will leave data for consumers to input and query.
This label cannot be reused. When used as a seal, it is firmly attached and not likely to fall off. If combined with special paper printing and the digital anti-counterfeiting network system, it has multiple anti-counterfeiting functions. 11. Regularly peeled composite anti-counterfeiting label
This anti-counterfeiting label belongs to self-adhesive anti-counterfeiting labels. When using, the label is directly attached to the product. When identifying, the label is quickly peeled off, and the packaging will leave pre-designed invisible graphics in the form of positive images; on the peeled label, there will be invisible graphics in the form of negative images, which are opposite in nature, the same in size, and equal in quantity. No need to use any instruments or equipment for identification. It has the characteristics of being damaged when peeled, revealing the authenticity when damaged, and knowing the authenticity when revealed, and cannot be reused.
The label can use materials such as holographic film, coated paper, and plastic film as the surface material, and is suitable for flat attachment and sealing of various materials. As a high-tech anti-counterfeiting product, its price is comparable to that of similar anti-counterfeiting labels with coated paper.
12. Product code (digital) label
The telephone code anti-counterfeiting project (also known as the digital anti-counterfeiting network system) has developed rapidly in China in recent years and has been widely used for the anti-counterfeiting of various domestic products. As an important carrier label of this system project, there are mainly three types: paper-based scratch-off type, peel-off type, and holographic scratch-off type.
13. Holographic peel-off type peel-off label
After peeling off the holographic reveal type peel-off label, part of the label is regularly revealed, showing the predetermined graphic information; its surface is hollowed out, and the graphics left on the bottom layer are opposite in nature; the bottom part of the label leaves a number for consumers to input and query.
This label cannot be reused. It has all the characteristics of "holographic regular reveal anti-counterfeiting label". As a sealing use, it has stable adhesion stability and can be combined with the digital network anti-counterfeiting system to have multiple anti-counterfeiting functions.
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