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Recycled‑Content Verification & Brand Protection

Recycled‑Content Verification (d2Trace™ & d2Tag™)

Governments increasingly require proof of recycled content — and in the UK, packaging is taxed at £228.82 per tonne unless it contains at least 30% recycled content. Current verification systems are slow, expensive, and vulnerable to error or fraud.

Symphony’s d2Trace™ and d2Tag™ technologies provide a simple, tamper‑proof, science‑based way to prove recycled content in seconds.

“A tiny, invisible marker is added only to the recycled portion… Measuring this marker independently confirms the recycled percentage.”

How It Works

  • A unique tracer or taggant is added only to the recycled portion during manufacturing.
  • Finished products are scanned using portable XRF (d2Trace™) or IR sensors (d2Tag™).
  • Verification is instant, independent, and tamper‑proof — even if government thresholds change.

d2Trace™ — Essential Verification

“High‑sensitivity XRF detector… low masterbatch loading…    Best for:

  • High‑volume plastics
  • Cost‑sensitive production
  • Frequent verification

d2Tag™ — Advanced Authentication

“Low‑cost IR detector… ideal for brand‑owner programmes, audits, and field checks.” Best for:

  • Brand‑owner assurance programmes
  • Regulatory audits
  • Multi‑point field verification

Why It Matters

  • Independent verification
  • Tamper‑proof compliance
  • Supply‑chain transparency
  • Significant savings vs PPT liability

Counterfeiting is now a multi‑trillion‑dollar global problem, affecting packaging, food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, automotive, textiles and more. Criminal networks increasingly target packaging, because it’s the easiest entry point. Without reliable authentication, companies struggle to prove product legitimacy.

Symphony’s taggant technology provides covert, forensic protection built directly into polymers.

A Security Feature Criminals Can’t See

  • Invisible, permanent, impossible to reverse‑engineer
  • Detectable instantly with portable or inline sensors
  • Works through opaque packaging
  • Zero impact on appearance or performance
  • Safe, non‑toxic, REACH‑approved, food‑safe
  • Thermally stable and robust in extreme environments

How It Works

  • Taggant is added during polymer processing
  • It disperses invisibly throughout the product
  • Verification takes seconds using IR sensors
  • Pass/fail results are instant and objective
  • Optional secure data storage (local or blockchain)

Fast. Accurate. Non‑destructive. Impossible to fake.

Applications Across Many Industries

  • Packaging (rigid, flexible, films)
  • Pharmaceuticals & medical devices
  • Textiles, fibres, yarns
  • Automotive components
  • Electronics & electrical goods
  • Industrial mouldings
  • Recycled‑content verification

If it’s polymer‑based — it can be protected.

Free testing is available for qualifying sample volumes. Contact Symphony to determine which verification level fits your supply chain.