How transparent supply chains can protect consumers and industries alike.

The National Police Service and KEBS recently launched an operation to curb the rising sale of counterfeit spare parts across major towns, a major concern for motorists and manufacturers alike. Substandard automotive parts are not only unsafe but also damage brand reputations and undermine genuine local production.

Traceability offers a long-term solution. By using GS1 Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCCs), authentic manufacturers can label every genuine spare part and shipment uniquely. This allows distributors, garages and even end users to scan the barcode and confirm authenticity in seconds.

   

When genuine parts are tied to registered suppliers through Global Location Numbers (GLNs), authorities can quickly trace any counterfeit trail and hold the right people accountable. For enforcement agencies, GS1’s Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) platform can further enhance visibility, showing the journey of every shipment in real time.

As KEBS intensifies inspections and raises penalties for fake goods, GS1 standards become the silent but powerful ally, ensuring that every genuine product stands out clearly in a crowded market.