EU patent granted, DE patent granted, Worldwide only fully integrated solution
Absolute Counterfeit protection. Patented. Proven.
Combination of patented hardware and digital verification, NFC chip, tamper-proof security label and immutable blockchain in one system. FMD · LkSG · MDR · NIS-2 compliant.
2x
EU patent +
DE granted
€83Bn.
Counterfeit damage all industries EU/year
€42Mio.
License Potential
5 years
3
Protection Layers Physical · Digital · Blockchain
How the Blockchain Tokenized Security Label Works in Practice
bctsl by Hawk-TEC combines physical tamper protection with digital verification and immutable blockchain documentation. The video shows how authenticity, integrity, and traceability are brought together in one system.
No opt-in. No choice. No delays.
Seamless traceability of your supply chain has been a legal obligation, not an option, since 2025. Companies that do not yet operate a compliant solution today risk fines of up to 2% of their annual turnover.
EU FMD Medicines
Serialization and authentication of every prescription pack, mandatory for all EU pharmaceutical manufacturers since 2019.
LkSG Supply Chain
Documentation obligation for the entire supply chain. From 1,000 employees. Sanction: up to 2% of annual turnover. First fines imposed in 2024.
EU Anti-Counterfeiting
Digital Product Passports as market standard from 2023 to 2027. Batteries, textiles, electronics in the first wave, other industries to follow.
The laws apply. Now.
Five European regulations today enforce concrete measures for product authentication and supply chain transparency, in all industries, not just pharmaceuticals. Those who wait, pay.
The first companies were already fined millions in 2024. The LkSG has been in force since January 2024 for all companies with 1,000 or more employees, with no transition period. The time for pilot projects was yesterday. Today, implementation is mandatory.
EU FMD Falsified Medicines Directive
Subject: All EU pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies. Every prescription package must be serialized, provided with a unique product identifier, and verified against the EU database before dispensing.
What exactly needs to be done: Each package receives a 2D matrix code with a serial number, expiration date, batch number, country code. Before dispensing: Scan and real-time verification. Hawk-TEC supplements this with physical tamper protection and blockchain anchoring.
LkSG Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Re: German companies with 3,000+ employees (since Jan. 2023) and 1,000+ employees (since Jan. 2024). All sectors — mechanical engineering, automotive, electronics, logistics, FMCG.
What specifically needs to be done: risk analysis, due diligence, prevention measures, remedial measures, complaint mechanism — and document everything seamlessly. Hawk-TEC automatically provides auditable, unchangeable proof for every delivery.
EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Subject: First product groups 2027: Batteries, textiles, electronic articles, steel products, vehicles. All other product categories will follow by 2030.
What exactly needs to be done: Each product receives a machine-readable digital passport with origin, ingredients, supply chain, repairability. Hawk-TEC is already DPP-compliant today — the blockchain provides the necessary immutable data basis.
EU MDR — Medical Device Regulation
Re: All manufacturers and importers of medical devices in the EU. Class III and IIb: since 2021. Class IIa: since 2023. Class I: by 2027.
What exactly needs to be done: Unique Device Identification (UDI) for every medical device — unique identification, traceability from production to patient, registration in the EUDAMED database. Hawk-TEC enables additional physical tamper protection for every implant and device.
NIS-2 — Network and Information Security
Subject: Critical Infrastructure and Important Facilities: Healthcare, Energy, Transport, Finance, Water Supply, Digital Infrastructure, Defense.
What specifically needs to be done: Supply chain risk management, security measures for all suppliers, mandatory reporting of incidents within 24 hours. Hawk-TEC provides cryptographically secured integrity proofs for every component in the supply chain of critical infrastructure.
NATO STANAG 2126 / 4637
Subject: All arms manufacturers and suppliers of NATO member states. Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Diehl, HENSOLDT, Airbus D&S and all Tier 1/2 suppliers.
What specifically needs to be done: Seamless proof of origin for safety-critical components. NATO study: 30–40% of tested military spare parts from non-certified sources are non-compliant. Hawk-TEC is fully STANAG compliant.
No other solution worldwide meets FMD, LkSG, MDR, NIS-2, and STANAG with a single patented system physically, digitally, and blockchain in one solution that is already production-ready and integrable today.
Patented tamper protection.
Every attack vector, physical or digital, leaves an irresistible, irrefutable proof of tampering.
Dual
Antenna System
At least two independent antenna circuits in the label. Damage to the external antenna immediately triggers an alarm: "Label tampered with" not repairable, not concealable.
Irreversible Sealing
Any unauthorized removal leads to the physical destruction of the antenna circuits, irreversible tamper detection, which is documented for forensic purposes.
High‒quality
Label Production
Production in certified factories with the highest quality standard, flexibly adaptable to industry-specific requirements and formats.
Four levels of verification.
From rapid consumer control to forensically sound forensic analysis, alphabetically ordered by inspection depth.
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Forensic
Laboratory analysis of the antenna structure admissible in court
02
Controlled
NFC scan via app for trade, logistics, customs (2FA-secured)
03
Open
Visible features for end consumers and point-of-sale controls
04
Hidden
Blockchain reconciliation for internal quality control and auditors
Wherever authenticitydecides everything.
From pharmaceuticals to mechanical engineering to the military: Hawk-TEC addresses all industries with high exposure to counterfeiting risks and legal proof obligations. With a concrete product example per industry.
Automotive
Spare part identification, OEM supply chain, Safety Parts (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€22 billion)
Example: Brake calipers in the aftermarket up to 40% of OEM spare parts traded through third-party providers are counterfeits. Hawk-TEC makes the difference visible in seconds.
Electronics
Chip authenticity, IC anti-counterfeiting, Warranty (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€15 billion)
Example: Integrated circuit (IC) for automotive control units — the US Senate documented over 1 million counterfeit chips in safety-critical systems.
Drinks & Food
Premium Protection, Proof of Origin, Anti-Counterfeiting (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€9 billion)
Example: Premium olive oil / champagne — EU study: 60–80% of premium products sold as "original" in third countries are fakes or imitations.
Logistics
Track & Trace, Provenance, Transparent Supply Chain (Cross-industry damage 3 years: >€50 billion)
Example: Pharmaceutical supply chain with 287 transfer points from production to pharmacy, each point seamlessly, unchangeably and LkSG-compliant documented.
Luxury Goods
Brand Integrity, Resale, Tangible Asset Certificates (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€48 billion)
Example: High-quality wristwatch in the resale market, cryptographically secured authenticity certificate, which is inextricably linked to the object and documents every change of ownership.
Brands & FMCG
Brand protection, customer loyalty, fraud prevention (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€27 bn)
Example: Brand perfume in online retail, EU study: 6% of all branded products in e-commerce are fakes. Hawk-TEC enables authenticity verification before purchase via smartphone.
Mechanical Engineering
Spare part identification, maintenance history, Industry 4.0 (EU counterfeiting damage 3 years: ~€21 billion)
Example: High-performance gearbox bearings in industrial plants, counterfeit bearings (SKF/NSK imitations) lead to unplanned production downtimes of up to €500,000/day.
Medical Technology
MDR Compliance, Implants, Device Certification (EU Counterfeit Damage 3 Years: ~€12 Bn.)
Example: Hip prosthesis implant, EU MDR mandates UDI. Counterfeit implants found on online marketplaces. Hawk-TEC: cryptographic identity chain from manufacturer to surgery.
Military / Defense
Spare part authenticity, NATO supply chain, mission equipment (Damage not monetary, human lives & national security)
Example: Hydraulic O-ring in main battle tank NATO study: 30–40% of tested military spare parts from non-certified sources were non-compliant. A single counterfeit O-ring can lead to system failure in the field, costing human lives.
Pharma
FMD-Compliance, Serialization, Patient Safety (EU falsified medicines damage 3 years: ~€30 billion)
Example: Insulin pen cartridge, EU FMD mandatory since 2019: Serialization and authentication before each dispensing. Counterfeit cancer drugs were found in regular EU pharmacies.
Photovoltaics
Module Certification, Subsidy Proof, Performance (EU Counterfeiting Damage 3 years: ~€4.5 billion)
Example: PV module 400 W, EU-subsidized systems with fake modules do not meet performance specifications. Hawk-TEC: cryptographically secured proof of performance from factory to system.
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Three concrete scenarios of what the patents mean in practice
What happens if a product is counterfeited or tampered with, with and without Hawk-TEC.
The decanted medicine
A counterfeit cancer drug receives a counterfeit NFC label, the chip reads "authentic". What it cannot do: prove that the original label was never opened. Hawk-TEC's VOID label leaves an irreversible physical trace upon removal. No re-sticking possible. No unnoticed replacement.
The counterfeit spare part
A cheap bearing imitation carries the Hawk-TEC sticker of an original part copied from the Internet, printed on normal film. The problem: the double antenna is missing. The missing signal during the NFC scan immediately reveals the fake. Blockchain entry: not available. Result: Counterfeit detected in seconds before it is installed.
The Compromised Supply Chain
A state actor is smuggling counterfeit electronic components into a NATO supply chain; the chips look identical but only work until deployment. The DE patent protects: every original component has a forensically verifiable label. Every installation process was confirmed by the technician via NFC and anchored in the blockchain. The proof: complete, unchangeable, admissible in court.
No other solution worldwide fulfills FMD, LkSG, MDR, NIS-2, and STANAG with a single patented system physically, digitally, and blockchain in a solution that is already production-ready and integrable today.
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