Hologram Labels for Pharma Packs in India: What to Know
By Rajneesh Sharma, Owner, Kiran Holographics
Fake and tampered medicines are a real risk for patients and a heavy loss for brands. In India, drug rules already ask for a QR code or barcode on the labels of the top drug brands listed in Schedule H2, and the list was widened in 2026. A code helps track a pack, but a shopper cannot see a code at a glance. This guide explains how pharma hologram labels and seals add a visible layer of protection next to the rules.
What a hologram adds
A hologram shows its authenticity in a second. A pharmacist or a patient tilts the label and sees the image change. This is a different check from reading a code with a phone, and the two work well together. A hologram never replaces the code or any rule. Please confirm the exact label rules for your product with your regulatory team.
Products used on medicine packs
- Hologram stickers and labels on cartons, with your logo and a hard-to-copy design.
- VOID and honeycomb labels, which leave a mark when someone removes them and so show that a pack has been opened.
- Breakable vinyl labels, which tear into small pieces when peeled.
- Holographic induction sealing wads for bottle and jar caps, which stop refilling.
- Hot stamping hologram foil on cartons, applied by the carton printer.
- Serial numbers and QR codes printed on the hologram label, so each pack can be checked.
Choose the security level
Pharma brands usually combine overt features that a patient can see with covert features that a quality team can check. Our guide on e-beam and high-security holograms explains how fine hidden details are made.
What carton printers need
Printers who make pharma cartons can buy hot stamping foil and holographic film from us, and hologram makers can buy master plates for their own embossing machines. See our India supply page and our wide web film page.
Ask for samples
Test every label on your real pack. Check how it sticks to the carton or the bottle and how it behaves when someone tries to peel it. We send samples before a bulk order.
FAQ
Can a hologram carry a QR code?
Yes. We make hologram labels with serial numbers and QR codes. Confirm the code and data rules for your product with your regulatory team.
Do you supply induction sealing wads?
Yes. We make holographic induction sealing wads for bottle and jar caps in pharma, FMCG and cosmetics.
Talk to us
Kiran Holographics has made security holograms in Jaipur since 2002 and serves 300+ clients in India and buyers in 8+ countries. Tell us about your medicine pack and closure and we will suggest the right hologram, share samples and send a quote. Contact us or browse our full product range.
About the author: Rajneesh Sharma is the owner of Kiran Holographics, Jaipur, a security hologram manufacturer since 2002. He leads the work from client designs and origination to exports and plant projects.