Products specialized for the wine and spirits industry
Equipped with features such as tamper-proofing and opening verification.

NXP Semiconductors announced that it has developed a tamper-proof cap solution fully integrated with NFC in collaboration with GCL Technologies.

GCL Technologies is the technology research center of Guala Closures Group, a world leader in the security plug field, and was developed after one year of intensive research and development efforts with NXP.

This solution is specialized for the wine and spirits industry and is set to form Guala's future IoC (Internet of Closures) smart product line. The NFC product is a tamper-proof stopper that protects brand value, prevents counterfeiting, and is impossible to tamper with.

Companies using this product can also encourage direct consumer engagement. By tapping NFC once, consumers can find more detailed information about the alcoholic beverage, such as its country of origin, cocktail recipes, and reviews. Furthermore, after opening the package, the conversation can be expanded to offer exclusive VIP product offers or loyalty rewards.

Piero Cavigliasso, Director of Innovation Technology at Guala, said, “We are very pleased to collaborate with NXP and take great pride in this development achievement.” “Our IoC platform is a dedicated platform optimized for the Internet of Things that will enable spirits and wine brands to control the product lifecycle and communicate with consumers in new and different ways,” they stated. “Anti-counterfeiting technology has been a key focus since Guala’s inception, and by leveraging the new opportunities gained through the Internet of Things and NFC, we will enable the company to leap into a new era.”

The NFC cap is based on NTAG 213 Tag Tamper technology. NTAG 213 Tag Tamper features an ECC-based authenticity signature (including a brand-specific signature option), tamper-proof features including tamper-proof verification, a dual-state application based on the current state, and the ability to generate a unique URL on the chip. Any NFC device can determine whether the product has been previously opened without authorization simply by placing it against the tag, without the need for a separate application.