How to Detect Fake and Counterfeit Products Using Barcodes

Counterfeit products pose a real threat to consumers. Barcodes can be a useful tool to detect them.

Signs of a Counterfeit Product from the Barcode

• Barcode doesn't match the claimed country of origin
• Barcode doesn't scan correctly
• Printed numbers don't match the actual barcode

Steps to Verify a Product

1. Scan the barcode with Made Where app
2. Verify that the country of origin matches the packaging
3. If there's a discrepancy, that's a warning sign