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As part of SICPA’s year‑long World Anti‑Counterfeiting Day series, this article continues to explore how illicit trade undermines trust, public revenues, and public safety. Previous articles focused on physical counterfeiting and supply‑chain risks. Today, the threat is rapidly evolving.

Since 10 June 2025, SICPA has been publishing a series of articles dedicated to raise awareness of counterfeit products and illicit trade, and to share its expertise on how to prevent and protect against these threats. As we conclude the year, we turn our focus to a less well-known illicit trade threat: fuel.

This article introduces key themes that will be explored in our upcoming webinar, “ROI of Brand Protection: Why Investing in Security Pays Off” taking place on Thursday, 13 November 2025. It outlines why brand protection is no longer optional and sets the stage for a deeper dive into its financial and strategic value.

In Episode 16 of the Coco - Click.Consume.Connect podcast, titled “Invisible Defenders: How Technology Guards the World’s Biggest Brands,” Xavier Urbaneja, Head of Market Segment Brand Protection at SICPA, joins the discussion to share expert insights into how B2B organisations can safeguard their products, reputation, and customer trust through advanced technological solutions.

On 10 June, SICPA announced the launch of a year-long series of articles to mark the World Anti-Counterfeiting Day. Through these articles, we aim to raise awareness of the impact of counterfeiting and illicit trade on global trade, public safety and the economy. We will also showcase - How SICPA contributes to fostering legitimate trade, protecting citizens and supporting businesses.

On September 23–24, 2025, SICPA Uganda teamed up with Kitebi Secondary School and Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) for a two-day blood donation drive that collected nearly 500 units of blood.

In a world increasingly focused on environmental sustainability, brands are innovating to minimise their ecological footprint, and consumers are becoming more mindful of their choices. But while industries invest in greener materials and cleaner production, there’s a silent disruptor undermining these efforts: counterfeit goods. Often dismissed as just a financial or reputational issue, counterfeiting is also an environmental threat.