US polymer firm PolyOne has introduced a new anti-counterfeit portfolio under the Percept brand. According to the company, the range draws from covert, overt and forensic techniques, enabling manufacturers to efficiently protect their products from counterfeiting or unauthorized distribution The technology, aimed at the pharmaceutical, consumer goods and electronics sectors, includes a range of formulation additives that can be added to polymer masterbatches, such as pigments and taggants. The service aspect of the offering lies in providing confidential, expert assistance with technology choice, design, usage, process, product, and specification development, according to the company.