Security barcode labels combine barcode technology with a variety of security features to protect products from counterfeiting, tampering, and theft. Used in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury goods, security labels are a simple way to ensure product authenticity and integrity. 

Custom Security Labels

Protect your products and assets from counterfeiting and theft with custom security labels from Coast Labels. Our security barcode labels can be customized to fit your unique needs, whether you’re looking for easy tracking, tamper-proofing, or unique shapes and sizes. We can do it all. 

Security labels can be customized in the following ways:

• Size and shape: From standard sizes to unique shapes, we can customize your security barcode labels to fit the product you’re protecting. 
• Color: Choose from hundreds of colors to match your branding or to color code your assets. 
• Security elements: Choose from a variety of security features for your security labels. 
• Serialized numbers: Customize your security barcode labels with serialized numbers to uniquely identify goods and assets.  
• Materials: Choose from a number of high-quality materials to ensure your security labels will last. Options include waterproof, weather-resistant, heat-resistant, and chemical-resistant materials for extreme conditions.

Custom Security Label Features

At Coast Label, we provide custom security labels with the features you need to protect your products or assets. Security features require specialized equipment, which makes them difficult to copy. Our security labels can include the following features: 

• Microprint: Tiny text that is readable only under magnification. Microprinting is extremely difficult to replicate, reducing the chances of counterfeiting. 
• Watermarks: Watermarks are subtle patterns or images embedded into the security label. 
• Holograms: Three-dimensional images that are difficult to replicate and add a layer of visual security. 
• UV inks: UV inks are only visible under ultraviolet light, providing covert security that can be easily verified.  
• RFID: Integrate RFID inlays into your security labels for added tracking and security.

Benefits of Security Labels

Security barcode labels offer more protection than a simple barcode. That’s because the added security features, like UV ink or holograms, are hard to reproduce. They ensure the authenticity of products and improve overall supply chain integrity. 

Here are some of the benefits of security labels: 

• Traceability: Products can be easily tracked throughout the supply chain. This ensures that your products get to the right location and reduces shrinkage. 
• Authentication: Security barcode labels help verify the legitimacy of products, giving you and your customers more confidence in making purchases. 
• Compliance: Security labels help you meet regulatory requirements for product safety and traceability. This is especially the case for pharmaceuticals.
• Tamper evidence: Security labels can provide clear indication that a product has been tampered with. Tamper-evident seals, void patterns, and destructible labels make it obvious when an item has been opened or tampered with. 
• Brand protection: By ensuring that products are genuine and untampered, security labels protect your brand’s reputation. 
• Theft reduction: Security labels are clear and visible, which helps prevent theft. 
• Inventory management: Security barcode labels make inventory management a simpler process while also reducing human errors.

Best Uses for Security Barcode Labels

Whenever you need an added layer of security, security barcode labels can be used to deter theft and protect assets. Security labels are used by everyone, from retail and pharmacy to industry machines and more. Here are some common uses of security barcode labels: 

• Pharmaceuticals: The pharmaceutical industry is highly regulated, and security labels are necessary to comply with industry regulations. These labels can include extra security features like unique identifiers, holographic images, and destructible material so that medication cannot be tampered with or counterfeited. Plus, security barcodes labels enhance traceability of pharmaceuticals and enable a smooth recall process when necessary. 
• Asset management: Protect your assets with security barcode labels. These labels help you track and trace assets like laptops, tablets, and other expensive electronics to deter theft. Additionally, security labels can be used to prevent tampering by anyone unauthorized to ensure the longevity of the asset.  
• Retail: Retail stores use security labels for higher-priced items to prevent theft. Security labels used with an electronic article surveillance system can set off an alarm when theft is detected. 
• Document security: Security labels can be used to verify the authenticity of tickets, certificates, contracts, and other important documents. These labels can prevent forgery while also enabling seamless tracking. 
• Warranty management: Manage warranty claims with security barcode labels that ensure only genuine products are serviced. These labels also help with maintaining a detailed service history, which helps both customers and manufacturers. 
• Equipment: Use security labels on equipment to track maintenance and prevent tampering with internal components.
• Healthcare: The healthcare industry uses security labels to identify patients and reduce the risk of medical errors. Hospital patients are given an armband with a security label that is scanned before any procedure or medication is given. Security barcode labels can also be used to track medical equipment. 
• Libraries: Libraries use security labels to protect books from theft and management check-in/check-out processes. 
• Customs: Custom officials use these barcodes to verify the authenticity and legality of imported and exported goods. Security labels quickly identify the products and prevent the smuggling of counterfeit or illegal items.   
• Police evidence: Security barcode labels can be used to track evidence collected at a crime scene and prevent tampering. If evidence is opened without authorization, the label leaves behind a clear indication of tampering. 

When Not to Use

Security barcode labels offer tons of advantages, but they aren’t always necessary. Security labels cost more than standard labels because of the added features. That’s why you only want to use them when you need them. Here are some scenarios we recommend avoiding security labels:

• Low-value items: For products with a low monetary value, the cost of security labels is simply not worth it. 
• Non-sensitive products: If a product is not commonly targeted by counterfeiters or thieves, security barcode labels may be unnecessary. A standard label would likely work better instead. 
• Short shelf life: Perishable goods and other products with a short shelf life do not need security barcode labels. Focus instead on quick turnover and freshness, not long-term security. 

Other Types of Security Labels

Looking for other types of security labels? We provide these options to enhance security in your organization and prevent counterfeiting and fraud. From anti-counterfeiting labels to destructible labels, we offer custom options to create the perfect security labels for your needs. 

Anti-Counterfeiting Label Options

Anti-counterfeiting labels are designed to prevent and detect counterfeiting of products. These labels incorporate various features that help to ensure the authenticity of products and deter counterfeiting. Some common options for anti-counterfeiting labels include: 

1. Holographic labels: Holograms display different images or patterns when viewed from different angles. These labels are difficult to copy, which provides a strong, visual deterrent against counterfeiting. 
2. Security inks: Labels printed with special inks, like UV inks, provide covert security. The text or image is only visible with UV light, which makes it difficult to duplicate. 
3. Microprinting: Security labels that use microprinting include extremely small text or patterns that cannot be copied without special equipment. This is nearly impossible for counterfeiters to replicate accurately. 
4. Serial numbers: Unique serial numbers that can be scanned or checked against a database enhance traceability and allow consumers and businesses to verify product authenticity. 
5. Color-shifting inks: Security labels can include inks that change color when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions. Like the other anti-counterfeiting features, color-shifting ink is hard to copy, making it much harder to counterfeit. 

Destructible Labels

Destructible labels are designed to disintegrate or break apart when someone tries to remove them. Because the label breaks apart, it’s clear when an item has been opened or tampered with. The labels cannot be removed in a single piece. They leave behind visible residue and material when removed. This also makes it impossible to remove the label and replace it on a counterfeit product.

Destructible labels are made from thin, brittle materials like destructible vinyl. They are commonly used for sealing electronic devices, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, and other high-value products. Destructible labels can also be used to protect laptops, tablets, and other company-owned equipment from theft or tampering. 

Warranty Void Labels

Warrant void labels are used to protect products and ensure that warranties are not honored if tampering occurs. They leave behind a pattern with the word “VOID” on the product when the labels are removed. This is a clear indication the product has been tampered with, which voids any warranty claims. 

Warranty void labels use a strong adhesive that ensures the label cannot be removed without leaving evidence. They can be customized with specific messages, numbers, or logos. Warranty void labels are commonly used on electronics, machinery, automotive parts, medical devices, or other high-value items where warranty integrity is crucial.  

Warranty void labels can be made in various colors for color coding. Some companies use color coding on their labels to easily sort assets into the right department or asset type.

Security Labels from Coast Label

Whether you’re looking for security barcode labels with microprint or warranty void labels, Coast Label has the security solutions for you. Protect your assets from theft, counterfeiting, and tampering with our durable security labels custom-made for your needs.

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