FACE TO FACE: Manoj Kochar, President, Authentication Solution Providers Association (ASPA) 

Manoj Kochar, President, Authentication Solution Providers Association (ASPA) in a freewheeling conversation with Rahul Koul, Chief Editor, BioVoice News demystifies the counterfeiting and the challenges it poses to many industries including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

ASPA works closely with global authorities such as International Hologram Manufacturers Association, Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau and Interpol. In India, the Association is working with FICCI, CII, ACMA, Indian Beverage Association, Pesticides Manufacturers Association of India & other leading industry bodies.

Key Questions

♦ You have been instrumental in introduction of hologram technology in India and you are also the Co-Founder and Director of Holoflex Limited, a leading provider of authentication solutions globally. As per you, which are common types of counterfeiting encountered in the life sciences industry, and how does this impact public health and safety?

♦ What are the key regulatory measures and enforcement efforts aimed at combating counterfeiting in the pharma and medical devices?

♦ Most pressing challenges in combating counterfeiting? How do we differentiate between genuine and counterfeit products?

♦ How do advancements in technology, such as blockchain and RFID, contribute to anti-counterfeiting efforts?

♦ Any emerging trends or innovations in anti-counterfeiting strategies that you find particularly promising or impactful?

♦ How is ASPA playing a role in combating counterfeiting and your collaborations with the govt. and industry respectively?

♦ Role of public awareness campaigns and educational initiatives?

About Manoj Kochar: Among those who led the introduction of hologram technology in India is Manoj Kochar, the Director of Holoflex Limited, a Kolkata based company which he co-founded in 1991. He is the first Asian to serve as the Chairman of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), a London based association that represents the global hologram industry.

With a rich background in both holography and authentication, Manoj is currently the President of the Authentication Solution Providers Association (ASPA), a New Delhi based association of authentication solution providers, which is a widely respected and perhaps the most active industry association in the global authentication industry.

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