--- title: Wine & Spirits - Labels --- [![logo-new.jpg](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sicpa-new/logo-new.jpg?width=69&height=65&name=logo-new.jpg "logo-new.jpg")](https://www.sicpa.com/) [**](https://us.sicpa.com/wine-and-spirits/labels#) ## Security solutions for wine & spirits Labels   ### WHY USE SECURE Labels? A secure closure protects against refilling and provides a visual authentication tool. SICPA’s closure solutions offer authentication, track and trace capabilities, and a tamper-evident feature, none of which require additional label application. ![authenticate_white](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/authenticate_white.png?width=74&name=authenticate_white.png) Authenticate ![reuse_white](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/reuse_white.png?width=98&name=reuse_white.png) Protect Against Refilling ![diversion_white](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/diversion_white.png?width=106&name=diversion_white.png) Track & Trace ![tamper_white](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/tamper_white.png?width=22&name=tamper_white.png) Evidence of Tampering ### multi-layered security to protect your products and brand | SICPA’s multilayered security solutions help fight counterfeiters while offering beautiful, attractive design elements that make a bottle stand out on the shelf, enticing consumers to buy it. | | --- | ![Wine bottle](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-12-2021-06-39-12-81-PM.png "Wine bottle") | **![Overt@2x](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Overt@2x.png?width=45&name=Overt@2x.png)** | **OVERT** | | --- | --- | | These visually obvious features, like inks that change colors as you tilt a product away from you, can be clearly authenticated with the naked eye | | | **WHY USE IT?** | | | Because no tools are required to see overt features, they offer easy validation for consumers and the general public | | ![Label viewed with validator](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-12-2021-06-40-20-33-PM.png "Label viewed with validator") | **![Semi-covert@2x](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Semi-covert@2x.png?width=45&name=Semi-covert@2x.png)** | **SEMI-COVERT** | | --- | --- | | These features, like UV fluorescence, can be validated with the naked eye with the help of a simple tool like a UV light or polarization validator | | | **WHY USE IT?** | | | Semi-covert features are ideal for dealers, auctioneers, collectors and customs inspectors who want to authenticate products quickly using only simple tools | | ![Authenticating closure with detection device](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-12-2021-06-41-34-82-PM.png "Authenticating closure with detection device") | **![Covert@2x](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Covert@2x.png?width=45&name=Covert@2x.png)** | **COVERT** | | --- | --- | | These hidden features are completely invisible to the naked eye. They are machine-readable and must be authenticated using portable, handheld devices | | | **WHY USE IT?** | | | Covert features are excellent for brand owners who want a secret and highly counterfeit-resistant solution. These features work best when you limit the number of authenticators, as special devices and some training is required  | | ![Lab tech authenticated forensic element under a microscope](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/image-png-Feb-12-2021-06-42-32-16-PM.png "Lab tech authenticated forensic element under a microscope") | ![Forensic@2x](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Forensic@2x.png?width=45&name=Forensic@2x.png) | **FORENSIC** | | --- | --- | | These features are completely invisible and can only be authenticated in a lab | | | **WHY USE IT?** | | | Forensic features are extremely robust and can be used as court-admissible evidence | | ### HOW DO SECURE LABELS WORK? SICPA’s solutions can be integrated into existing wine & spirits labels, making it a cost-effective and turnkey solution. From overt security features that allow authentication with the naked eye to covert features that require the use of handheld devices or smartphones, SICPA can customize a solution tailored to your unique needs.  - Security features can be used on front and back labels or neck bands, sleeves and seals - Can be added to existing designs with minimal impact to the look and feel, or incorporated into a new design - Printed using existing printing equipment ![](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/image-png-Jan-21-2021-08-30-28-64-PM.png) [![Learn more now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2469405/988e1e2a-e653-4bb0-a13f-8a9bdfd07e66.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2469405/988e1e2a-e653-4bb0-a13f-8a9bdfd07e66) ### Solution benefits ![Legislative building](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Legislative%20building.png?width=100&name=Legislative%20building.png) **Government** | • Simple product and volume reconciliation to identify suspicious activity • Visibility across the supply chain to manage and report on compliance • Unambiguous, on-the-spot authentication and traceability • Secure transport manifests validate that product in transit is in the right hands | | --- | ![Alcoholic beverages](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/Alcoholic%20beverages.png?width=83&name=Alcoholic%20beverages.png) **Industry** | • Increases brand awareness by creating a direct-to-consumer channel • Protects market share for legal actors by demonstrating proof of compliance • Allows licensees to demonstrate adherence to certain principles (e.g., small business, organically-principled techniques) • Denotes participation in social equity and other market diversity initiatives | | --- | ![User friendly](https://us.sicpa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icons/User%20friendly.png?width=101&name=User%20friendly.png) **Consumers** | • Validates products were legally produced and tested for safety • Provides product information (serving size, appropriate use instructions, etc.) and shares notifications of unsafe or recalled products • Confirms product production methods and operator third party certifications | | --- | ## Layered security for robust protection ![multi-layered label security](https://us.sicpa.com/hubfs/multi-layered%20label%20security.png "multi-layered label security") - OVERT - Proprietary color-shifting ink cannot be copied or recreated and provides a visible check for authenticity - SEMI-COVERT - An overt color shift with semi-covert properties that become visible when viewed using simple tools like polarized filters - SEMI-COVERT - Can be validated with the naked eye with the help of a simple tool like a ultra-violet (UV) light. - COVERT - Machine-readable taggants, invisible to the naked eye. 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