Stop counterfeits early with secure, anonymous reporting
- Secure, anonymous reporting channels
- Confidential intake and structured case management
- Clear documentation and audit trails
- Fast implementation - minimal internal lift
Why organizations choose Whistlelink
- Built for compliance, risk, and governance teams
- Trusted by organizations in regulated industries
- Designed for transparency, follow-up, and documentation
- Easy to deploy and scale across teams and third parties
Why anti-counterfeiting programs need secure reporting channels
Counterfeiting is rarely uncovered by a single “perfect” control. In reality, early signals often come from people – employees noticing unusual suppliers, logistics teams spotting irregular shipments, or partners flagging suspicious products in the market.
Without a secure, trusted way to raise concerns, these signals can be missed, handled inconsistently, or never documented. A secure reporting system helps you capture concerns early, route them to the right owners, and track actions – supporting stronger product integrity and brand protection.
For quality and product safety teams
Counterfeits can create safety risks and customer harm - especially when materials, ingredients, or safety standards are unknown. Whistlelink supports early detection and consistent handling of product integrity concerns.
- Collect and triage product integrity concerns in one secure system
- Support investigations with consistent documentation
- Escalate risks faster across teams and locations
- Strengthen preventive action through trend insights
For supply chain, procurement and operations teams
Counterfeiting and diversion risks often show up in sourcing, shipping, and third-party handling. Whistlelink makes it easy to raise concerns safely and escalate them consistently.
- Enable trusted reporting across suppliers, contractors, and partners
- Flag suspicious shipments, documentation gaps, or unusual sourcing
- Support supplier oversight with clear follow-up and documentation
- Strengthen collaboration across operations, compliance, and legal teams
For legal, compliance and brand protection teams
Anti-counterfeiting work relies on secure intake, consistent handling, and reliable documentation. Whistlelink supports structured reporting for sensitive disclosures related to IP and product integrity.
- Receive reports on suspected counterfeits, diversion, or IP misuse
- Route cases to the right owners with structured workflows
- Maintain clear records of follow-up, decisions, and outcomes
- Spot patterns across locations, products, or third parties
Counterfeiting - by the numbers
Counterfeit trade is a global problem – and enforcement is increasingly challenged by high-volume small shipments.
Sources: OECD/EUIPO research on global counterfeit trade; U.S. GAO analysis of IPR enforcement trends.
Estimated share of global trade that is counterfeit or pirated - about USD 509 billion.
Estimated share of EU imports that are counterfeit or pirated goods.
In 2023, 62% of U.S. de minimis shipments came from China.
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Want to strengthen your anti-counterfeiting efforts with secure, anonymous reporting? We’ll show you how Whistlelink helps you detect issues earlier, manage cases consistently, and document actions across teams and third parties.
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