• Agility
    We adapt quickly to emerging trends and evolving counterfeit tactics, responding with timely and innovative solutions.
  • Professionalism
    We uphold high standards in our research, partnerships, and engagements, delivering credible and reliable work.
  • Integrity
    We operate with transparency, accountability, and a strong ethical commitment to protecting consumers and markets.

Building a Counterfeit-Free Africa

Driving impactful interventions that safeguard consumers, protect brands, and strengthen markets through strategic partnerships and innovative anti-counterfeit solutions.
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Enforcement, Awareness & Innovation

Combating counterfeit trade through legal action, mindset change communication, and advanced technology to secure supply chains and protect economies
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Fighting Counterfeits Protecting Lives

Championing collaborative action against counterfeit and substandard goods through research, legal enforcement, awareness, and technology-driven solutions across Africa.
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About ACN

The Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) was incorporated in 2016 as a company registered (by guarantee) that aims to bridge the intervention gaps between the multiple stakeholders who affect and are affected by counterfeits.

As an intervention platform, ACN combats production, sell and /or use of counterfeits and substandard goods by collaborative action through strategic partnerships with different stakeholders by among others:
  • Carrying out research, market surveys and investigations.
  • Undertaking legal enforcement measures.
  • Conducting mindset trainings, structured dialogues and behavioral change centered communication including but not limited to advocacy and lobbying platforms.
  • Developing and supplying innovative solutions and technologies that deter consumption of counterfeits products and limit parallel importation.
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Our Interventions

Applied Research

We generate empirical evidence and insights to understand counterfeiting trends and inform practical, sector-specific solutions.We advocate for stronger anti-counterfeit laws and policies that deter offenders and safeguard consumers.

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Legal Action

We advocate for stronger anti-counterfeit laws and policies that deter offenders and safeguard consumers.

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Communication for Mindset Change

We create awareness and empower consumers through campaigns and engagement initiatives to recognize, reject, and report counterfeit products.

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Technology

We deploy innovative technology solutions to enhance detection, improve traceability, and strengthen anti-counterfeit efforts.

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Driving Impact Through Focused Action

We are targeting high-risk sectors, strengthening stakeholder collaboration, and delivering integrated solutions to combat counterfeits across Africa.
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    What is the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN)?

    The Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) is a collaborative intervention platform established in 2016 to combat the production, sale, and use of counterfeit and substandard goods across Africa through research, legal enforcement, advocacy, and technology.

    What is ACN’s mission and vision?

    ACN’s vision is a counterfeit-free Africa. Its mission is to champion robust interventions against counterfeiting through applied research, legal action, communication for mindset change, and technology-driven solutions.

    What sectors does ACN work in?

    ACN operates across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, beverages, petroleum, electronics, cosmetics, construction, media, education, motor industry, government, and consumer goods, among others.

    How does ACN combat counterfeiting?

    ACN uses a multi-pronged approach that includes market investigations, legal enforcement, stakeholder trainings, public awareness campaigns, policy advocacy, and innovative technology solutions such as product authentication and reporting systems.

    What is DANCCANI?

    DANCCANI is an ACN framework that identifies eight key drivers of counterfeiting culture: Differentiation, Affordability, Normalcy, Convenience, Concealed Danger, Aspirations, Negligence, and Ineffective Cooperation. It guides ACN’s behavioral change and intervention strategies.

    How can individuals or organizations work with ACN?

    Individuals, brands, regulators, and partners can collaborate with ACN through reporting counterfeit cases, participating in trainings, supporting awareness programs, or forming strategic partnerships to strengthen anti-counterfeit efforts.

    What they say

    Success Stories from Our Customers

    We shared great ideas regarding the fight against counterfeits ranging from how the media,legal,and procurement can fight counterfeit products..
    Iam glad that the anti counterfeit bill is taking shape and when passed this will add a big contribution to the fight against counterfeits.
    Buy genuine in order to stay safe

    Ivan Oketta

    This is a great movement, we have to bring counterfeiters to shame. "Fake" is not normal, its cruel. Let's talk about it, let the public be sensitized about it so they can make informed decision. Great work, the team is doing. Thank you

    Ruth Cynthia

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