Secure labels: protect your shipments and sensitive documents

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28 December 2025

What is a secure label?

Definition of a security label

A secure label is an adhesive medium incorporating one or more technologies designed to prevent the opening, falsification, copying or substitution of a document, an envelope or a sensitive product.

To find out more, discover our dedicated page on secure paper manufacturing.

What is a secure label used for?

Secure labels make it possible to:

  • Protect confidential documents
  • Secure postal or logistics shipments
  • Guarantee the authenticity of a product or document
  • Set up reliable traceability

Why use secure labels?

Securing sensitive documents and shipments

Security labels make it possible to seal an envelope or parcel and make any attempt to open it immediately visible.

Combating fraud and falsification

Thanks to specific technologies, they make copying or reproduction extremely complex, or even impossible using conventional means.

Strengthening trust and brand image

A secure label reassures your customers and partners while highlighting the professionalism and reliability of your organisation.

Tailored support from ETIC France

Analysing your security needs

ETIC France supports you from the earliest stage to analyse:

  • The expected level of protection
  • Potential risks
  • Technical and regulatory constraints

Advice and bespoke design

We build a bespoke security solution, perfectly suited to your use, volumes and budget.

The available security technologies

Microtexts are very fine inscriptions, readable only under high magnification, which make it possible to immediately detect a copy.

Guilloché patterns are complex graphic designs inspired by banknotes, very difficult to reproduce without specialised industrial tools.

Different types of ink can be incorporated :

  • Fluorescent UV inks
  • Thermochromic inks
  • Phosphorescent inks
  • Non-actinic inks

Sequential and unique numbering

Each label has a unique identifier, guaranteeing full traceability and reliable authentication.

Holograms provide immediate visual recognition and enhanced protection against counterfeiting.

Security gilding

Hot or cold gilding adds a premium effect while incorporating complex elements that are difficult to copy.

Graphic design built to be uncopiable

Optimising your existing visuals

We rework your existing visuals to incorporate graphic security elements (complex patterns, micro-details, specific screens), while respecting your brand identity.
This approach makes it possible to strengthen protection without changing the overall appearance of your materials.

Creating bespoke secure designs

ETIC France relies on a dedicated in-house graphic design team, recognised for its responsiveness and expertise.
Our teams create bespoke secure designs, combining aesthetics, brand consistency and security technologies, to turn each label into a genuine deterrent against copying and falsification.

100% customisable secure labels

Formats, materials and adhesives

Dimensions, materials, adhesives and finishes are fully adapted to your technical constraints.

Combining several levels of security

The technologies can be combined to reach the desired level of protection, which can evolve over time.

Specialised factories for a high level of security

Industrial partners with security expertise

ETIC France works with specialised factories, able to integrate several security technologies onto a single label.

Reliability and industrial quality

This set-up guarantees robust, reliable and durable solutions, suited to professional requirements.

Do you have documents to secure but don’t know where to start?

You have a security need but are unsure of the most suitable solution?
Share your project and constraints with us: budget, quantities, expected level of security, deadlines, final use
Our teams guide you step by step to define together the most relevant security, finding the right balance between effectiveness, feasibility and cost control.

FAQ – Secure labels

Secure labels are used to protect documents, envelopes and sensitive products against fraudulent opening, copying and falsification.

They are not always mandatory, but strongly recommended for confidential, regulated or high-value documents.

Yes, it is entirely possible to combine several levels of security to increase protection.

Yes, each label is fully customisable: format, material, adhesive, design and integrated technologies.

Secure labels are used in many sectors: administrative, logistics, industrial, banking, medical, legal and institutional.

The level of security depends on the risks identified, the budget and the intended use. Personalised support helps define the most suitable solution.

Contact ETIC France to define together the most suitable security solution for your documents and sensitive shipments.