1 Identity

QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable

Various technology providers
Variable — depends on implementationL080
Certification · Est. 2018+ · Various
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Technology-enabled transparency. Varies from genuine traceability to marketing gimmick. Scan and evaluate.
Consumer action: Verify at N/A.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable claims
2 How to verify
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Find the mark
Look for QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable logo.
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Verify online
Check at N/A.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Various technology providers's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ QR links to actual CoA with lab data [1]
✓ Blockchain records traceable and immutable [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ QR links to marketing page, not data [1]
✕ 'Blockchain verified' without accessible records [1]
The QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable mark is a trademark of Various technology providers and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable
Technology-enabled transparency. Varies from genuine traceability to marketing gimmick. Scan and evaluate.
About QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable
QR code traceability can provide real transparency or just marketing. Scan it: does it show actual lab results and supply chain data, or just a brand story?
What is QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable?
QR code traceability can provide real transparency or just marketing. Scan it: does it show actual lab results and supply chain data, or just a brand story?
5 Overview
QR Code verification and blockchain traceability systems allow consumers to scan a product and view supply chain data, test results, and sourcing information. While innovative, these systems vary enormously in what they actually verify — some link to genuine CoAs and supply chain records, others link to marketing pages [1].

Governance

Managed by Various technology providers.
6 What it tests
Supply chain traceability (when genuine) [1]
Batch-level data access [1]
CoA accessibility [1]

Does NOT test

No standardized requirements [1]
Quality varies enormously [1]
Can link to marketing instead of data [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Certificate of Analysis (CoA) Available
Same: Related programs
Different: QR codes can deliver CoAs digitally; the quality depends on what's behind the QR [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
0 related ingredients in the database · plus broader categories.
All categories
11 References
[1]SupplementIndex editorial analysis. Digital transparency in supplements. 2026. supplement.ge
12 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G. QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable [L080]. PHIG; 2026.
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"QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable — certification profile." SupplementIndex / PHIG, 2026. CC BY 4.0. https://supplement.ge/labels/qr-code-verified-blockchain-traceable/
13 Related labels
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) AvailableThird-Party Lab Tested
GP
Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
QR Code Verified / Blockchain Traceable is a trademark of Various technology providers. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
Publisher: PHIG