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Let’s Change How We See Products and Goods

Empower yourself with knowledge to spot fake products, make smarter choices, and protect your community.

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Our values acgz

Company Values

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency, ensuring that consumers and businesses can trust the authenticity of every product on the market.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships. By working with government, industry, and consumers, we create a united front against counterfeiting and foster shared responsibility for a safer market.

Innovation

We are committed to advancing cutting-edge solutions in anti-counterfeiting, encouraging innovation that protects intellectual property and strengthens the marketplace.

Consumer Protection

The safety and well-being of consumers are at the heart of everything we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that every product in Zimbabwe is genuine, safe, and high-quality.

Market and Online Monitoring

Regular sweeps and online surveillance to detect and remove counterfeit goods

Product Authentication Tech

Using holograms, QR codes, and secure packaging to verify product authenticity.

Enforcement and Legal Action

Working with authorities to seize counterfeits and take legal action against offenders.

 

What Defines Us

The Anti-Counterfeit Group Zimbabwe (ACGZ) is dedicated to transforming Zimbabwe into a counterfeit-free market, where authenticity is the norm, and consumers can trust every purchase they make. Our organization acts as the bridge between government, industry, and the public, fostering a collaborative approach to tackle the complex issue of counterfeit goods. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as holograms, QR codes, and online monitoring, we empower businesses to protect their products and ensure that consumers receive only high-quality, safe, and genuine goods.

Counterfeit products not only harm the economy but also pose serious health and safety risks to the public. At ACGZ, we are committed to preventing these threats by enforcing strict market surveillance, advocating for stronger intellectual property laws, and offering comprehensive support to businesses affected by counterfeiting. Through our whistleblower program, regular audits, and public education campaigns, we empower all stakeholders to play an active role in eliminating counterfeits.

In the global context, ACGZ connects with international anti-counterfeiting organizations to bring global best practices to Zimbabwe. This ensures that our strategies are not only effective locally but also aligned with worldwide efforts to combat the counterfeit trade. Our work is fueled by our core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and consumer protection. By joining ACGZ, businesses and consumers alike become part of a larger movement aimed at fostering a secure and trustworthy marketplace that supports sustainable economic growth and innovation.

Together, we can create a Zimbabwe where counterfeits are a thing of the past, and genuine products reign, building a future where innovation thrives and consumer trust is paramount.

Who We Are

The Anti-Counterfeit Group Zimbabwe (ACGZ) is the leading organization committed to eradicating counterfeit goods from Zimbabwe’s marketplace. Established in 2024, we bring together industry leaders, government agencies, and consumers to form a unified force against the growing threat of counterfeit products. We are dedicated to safeguarding public health, supporting legitimate businesses, and fostering a marketplace where authenticity and trust prevail.

Our Mission

At ACGZ, our mission is clear: to eliminate counterfeit products through strict enforcement measures, consumer awareness campaigns, and partnerships with key stakeholders. By actively monitoring the market and collaborating with authorities, we ensure that Zimbabwe’s consumers have access to genuine, safe, and high-quality goods. We advocate for the rights of legitimate businesses while promoting innovation by protecting intellectual property rights.

Our Vision

Our vision is to build a counterfeit-free Zimbabwe where consumers can confidently trust the authenticity of the products they purchase. We strive to create an environment where businesses flourish, innovation is encouraged, and the economy grows free from the damaging effects of counterfeit goods. We see a future where all products are safe, reliable, and genuine, leading to a more prosperous and trusted marketplace.

What We Do

ACGZ provides advanced tools and resources to its members to help combat counterfeiting. From product authentication technologies like holograms and QR codes to regular market sweeps and online monitoring, we offer a robust defense system against counterfeit goods. We conduct audits, trace products across the supply chain, and run educational campaigns to raise public awareness. Our whistleblower program empowers individuals to report counterfeit activity anonymously, helping us track down and eliminate fakes.

Our Values

Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and consumer protection are the core values that drive our organization. We believe in operating transparently and with the highest ethical standards, fostering partnerships that unite all stakeholders. By championing innovation and ensuring consumer safety, we work tirelessly to protect the authenticity of the products that Zimbabweans rely on.

Our Approach

ACGZ takes a multi-faceted approach to combating counterfeit goods, combining technology, enforcement, and education. We work hand-in-hand with government bodies to push for stronger intellectual property laws and tougher penalties for counterfeiters. Our partnerships with international anti-counterfeit organizations ensure that Zimbabwe is part of the global fight against counterfeit products, benefiting from the latest strategies and technologies.

Join Us in the Fight Against Counterfeiting

Together, we can create a safer marketplace. Contact us today to learn how you can contribute to eliminating counterfeit goods in Zimbabwe.