IFA Celtics implements ForgeStop technology, enabling real-time medicine verification with the tap of a phone to protect patients and reinforce supply chain trust.

IFA Celtics, a leading Mexican pharmaceutical manufacturer, has partnered with ForgeStop Technology Corp, a U.S. connected product technology company, to launch NFC-enabled smart packaging that allows instant verification of medicines by smartphone—no app required.

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IFA Celtics: Mexico’s First Pharmaceutical Company to Deploy ForgeStop's NFC Anti-Counterfeit Tech

The collaboration makes IFA Celtics Mexico’s first pharmaceutical company to adopt Near Field Communication (NFC) for medicine authentication and among the first globally to deploy the technology at commercial scale. Using ForgeStop’s platform, encrypted EM Microelectronic NFC labels are embedded into millions of drug packs, giving patients, pharmacists, and regulators the ability to confirm product authenticity within seconds.

“This partnership shows how connected packaging can directly protect patients,” said Terry Katz, CEO of ForgeStop. “Every medicine pack has its own secure and unclonable identity, preventing counterfeits while improving traceability and patient trust.”

Counterfeit medicines remain a serious global issue. The World Health Organization estimates that one in ten medical products in low- and middle-income countries is falsified or substandard. Mexico has become a major corridor for counterfeit drugs entering the United States. By introducing smart pharmaceutical authentication, IFA Celtics is taking a leadership role in ensuring medicine safety and compliance throughout Latin America.

The rollout will authenticate millions of drugs, protecting patients and supply chains, with plans to integrate regulatory traceability and forthcoming standards for digital product passports and serialization compliance.

To learn more about how ForgeStop’s NFC authentication technology works, visit forgestop.com/blog/how-nfc-authentication-works.

About IFA Celtics

Investigación Farmacéutica, S.A. de C.V. (IFA Celtics) develops and manufactures high-quality therapeutic products for Mexico and international markets, focusing on innovation and patient safety.

About ForgeStop Technology Corp

ForgeStop enables brands to fight counterfeiting through encrypted NFC authentication and real-time product traceability. Its platform powers secure, connected packaging for pharmaceuticals, spirits, and consumer goods.

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“Every medicine pack has its own secure and unclonable identity, preventing counterfeits while improving traceability and patient trust.”— Terry Katz, ForgeStop CEO