Product Code: ETC6188167 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Anti-counterfeiting technologies in the Australia pharmaceuticals and food markets are gaining momentum amid rising concerns about product integrity and consumer safety. Technologies such as RFID, holograms, QR codes, and blockchain-based tracking are being adopted to ensure authenticity and traceability. Government policies are encouraging broader implementation to combat illicit trade.
The trend in this market is driven by growing concerns over counterfeit drugs and food products. Australia is seeing increased use of serialization, QR coding, and blockchain-based traceability systems to ensure product authenticity. Integration of tamper-evident packaging and smart labeling with digital verification tools is also becoming widespread across pharmaceutical and food supply chains.
The primary challenge in this market is the high cost of implementing advanced authentication solutions like blockchain and nanotechnology. Additionally, a lack of uniform regulatory frameworks across sectors and supply chain complexities reduce the effectiveness of anti-counterfeiting measures. Market adoption is also hindered by limited awareness among smaller manufacturers and retailers.
Australia encourages technological innovation and traceability in pharmaceuticals and food products through government grants like the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program. The Australia Government has supported investment in anti-counterfeiting technologies via the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), ensuring quality and safety in health products. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in this space is generally allowed with few restrictions, provided companies comply with data integrity and labeling regulations.
The Australia government actively supports anti-counterfeiting measures in both pharmaceuticals and food through regulatory frameworks under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Policies emphasize product traceability, secure labeling, and digital authentication to ensure safety and reduce counterfeit risks. The National Anti-Counterfeiting Strategy also plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and supporting technology adoption across supply chains to curb illicit trade.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing incidences of counterfeit pharmaceuticals and food products in Australia |
4.2.2 Stringent government regulations and compliance requirements for authentication and traceability of pharmaceuticals and food products |
4.2.3 Growing awareness among consumers about the risks associated with counterfeit products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High costs associated with implementing anti-counterfeiting technologies in the pharmaceuticals and food industry |
4.3.2 Lack of standardized regulations and guidelines for anti-counterfeiting technologies in Australia |
5 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Trends |
6 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market, By Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, By Authentication, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, By Trace and Track, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of anti-counterfeiting technologies by pharmaceutical and food companies in Australia |
8.2 Number of successful counterfeit product detection and prevention cases |
8.3 Percentage decrease in counterfeit pharmaceutical and food products in the market |
9 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Pharmaceuticals and Food Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |