Best Practice for OEMs, distributors and component
manufacturers
If you are aware of any additional sources of best practice
for detecting and / or mitigating against counterfeit
components, please contact us.
There are numerous sources providing sound advice on best
practice, including a number of internationally recognised
standards, to be adopted to minimize the threat posed by
counterfeit components. These are listed further down this page
however the Anti-Counterfeiting Forum strongly recommends the
following:
- Electronics components should be sourced directly from
the manufacturer or authorised distributor or, where this is
not possible, from grey market operatives (brokers). When using the grey market,
buyers should insist on documentary evidence of component
authenticity and/or an agreement that payment only becomes
due after satisfactory verification of the origin of the
goods
- OEMs should also be aware of the potential for
counterfeit components to infiltrate the authorised
distribution network and even OCMs' inventories through
inter-trading and customer returns respectively. OEMs should
give preference to dealing with component suppliers who
comply with the requirements of international standards for
the management of counterfeit components in the supply chain
- OEMs should develop and maintain greater co-ordination between product and component lifecycles and implement proactive lifecycle management to reduce the level of short term component purchases, which often necessitate sourcing from the grey market. The guide to obsolescence management IEC62402:2019 and Technology Management Plan IEC62239-1-2018 ECMP and IEC TS62239-2:2017 COTS assemblies are useful documents for implementing technology strategies early in the design life cycle.
- Component manufacturers should exercise greater control
over their sub-contractors to ensure that scrap products,
pilot runs and bad yield devices are disposed of beyond use.
Component manufacturers should also improve the traceability
of their products by the use of unique product identifiers,
serial coding and E-marking and by better control of
documentation and returns from customers, which must only be
accepted in manufacturer's sealed boxes. Component
manufacturers should also be more diligent in ensuring that
their authorised distributors end the common practice of
purchasing via the grey market to meet customer demands
- Authorised distributors should continue to maintain and
enhance the manufacturers' traceability documentation,
assist in the dissemination of counterfeit product
information, physically scrap written-off inventory and
adopt relevant international standards for distributors in
managing counterfeit components in the supply chain.
Distributors should be more flexible in their willingness to
supply smaller quantities, especially where the
manufacturer's minimum shipment multiple is high.
The following is a list of sources of information on best
practice to reduce the risk of exposure to counterfeit
components:
9100 Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Organisations
Standards by IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group)
Click on the link to see the full suite of available documents Weblink
AIR6273 - Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms Counterfeit Materiel or Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Parts
Terms and definitions by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Free to download Weblink
ARP6178A - Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts: Tools for Risk Assessment of Other than an Authorized Source (e.g., Independent Distributors)
Recommended practice by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
ARP6328A - Guideline for Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition Systems
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS5553D - Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6081A - Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition - Independent Distribution
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6171A - Test Methods Standard; Counterfeit Electronic Parts
Standard by SAE (Society for Aeronautical Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6174/1 - Compliance Verification Matrix (VM) Slash Sheet for SAE AS6174A, Counterfeit Materiel; Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Materiel
Supplement to AS6174A by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6174A - Counterfeit Materiel; Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Materiel
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6301 - Fraudulent/Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance,Detection,Mitigation,and Disposition – Distributors Verification Criteria
Compliance criteria by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6496 - Fraudulent/Counterfeit Electronic Parts: Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation, and Disposition – Authorized/Franchised Distribution
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6810 - Requirements for Accreditation Bodies when Accrediting Test Laboratories Performing Detection of Suspect/Counterfeit in Accordance with AS6171 General Requirements and the Associated Test Methods
International standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6832 - Counterfeit Materiel, Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Fasteners
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6834 - Counterfeit Materiel; Assuring Acquisition of Authentic and Conforming Materiel - Bearings
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS6886 - Counterfeit Materiel: Assuring Acquisition and Use of Authentic and Conforming Refrigerant
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS9100D Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS9110C: Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations
International standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
AS9120B - Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Distributors
Standard by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Available to purchase at Weblink
BS EN 9100:2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Organizations
International standard by BSI
Available to purchase at Weblink
BS EN 9110:2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Organizations
International standard by BSI
Available to purchase at Weblink
BS EN 9120:2018 Quality Management Systems. Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defence Distributors
International standard by BSI
Available to purchase at Weblink
CCAP101 – Certification for Counterfeit Avoidance (Rev. E 4/6/13)
Certification programme by Components Technology Institute Inc.
Free downloadable pdf Weblink
CLL 032 Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts from Entering the DoD Supply System
Computer-based training by Defence Acquisition University
Online applications accepted for this 1 1/2 hour online training module followed by an end of module exam Weblink
CLL 062 Counterfeit Prevention Awareness
One hour training module by Defense Acquisition University
Apply online Weblink
Counterfeit and Substandard Semiconductors: The Solution to the Threats
Paper by Rochester Electronics – January 2008
Free to download Weblink
Counterfeit electronic components – an overview
Paper by Robert K Lowry, Oneida Research Services Inc. - undated
Weblink
DEF STAN 05-135 Issue 2: Avoidance of Counterfeit Materiel
Defence standard by Ministry of Defence - 14 July 2019
Available to download free of charge subject to prior registration Weblink
Development of a Methodology to Determine Risk of Counterfeit Use
White paper by INEMI (International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative)
To download free of charge go to: Weblink
DFARS Case 2014-D005 Supplement: Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Electronic Parts - Further Implementation
DFAR by U.S Federal Register
Free to download Weblink
GIFAS/5052/2008 Guide pur la maitrise des approvisionnements des composant electroniques aupres les distributeurs non franchises
Guide by GIFAS - October 2009
French language guide free to download at Weblink
How can right holders protect themselves from counterfeiting and piracy?
Website by European Commission Customs and Taxation Union
Downloadable guidance and forms for requesting EU customs action Weblink
IDEA-ICE-3000 - Professional Inspector's Certification Exam
Certification by (IDEA) Independent Distributors of Electronics Association
Application details are available by going to: Weblink
IDEA-STD-1010B - Acceptability of electronic components distributed in the open market
Standard by the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) – Jul 2011
Available to purchase at Weblink
IEC 62239-1:2018 Process management for avionics - Management plan - Part 1: Preparation and maintenance of an electronic components management plan
International standard by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
IEC 62402:2019 Obsolescence management
International standard by IEC (international Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
IEC 62668-1:2019 Process management for avionics - Counterfeit prevention - Part 1: Avoiding the use of counterfeit, fraudulent and recycled electronic components
Published document by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
IEC 62668-2:2019 Process management for avionics - Counterfeit prevention - Part 2: Managing electronic components from non-franchised sources
Published document by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
IEC TS 62239-2:2017 Process management for avionics - Management plan - Part 2: Preparation and maintenance of an electronic COTS assembly management plan
International standard by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
IECQ Counterfeit Avoidance Programme
Quality assessment system by IEC
Download the following brochure for further details: Weblink
ISO 12931:2012 Performance criteria for authentication solutions for anti-counterfeiting in the field of material goods
Standard by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO 22380:2018 Security and resilience -- Authenticity, integrity and trust for products and documents -- General principles for product fraud risk and countermeasures
International standard by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO 28000:2018 Specification for security management systems for the supply chain
International standard by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO/DIS 16678 - GuideIines for interoperable object identification and related authentication systems to deter counterfeiting and illicit trade
Guidelines by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
International standard by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO/IEC 20243-1:2018 Mitigating maliciously tainted and counterfeit products -- Part 1: Requirements and recommendations
International standard by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Available to purchase at Weblink
ISO/IEC 20243-2:2018 Mitigating maliciously tainted and counterfeit products -- Part 2: Assessment procedures for the O-TTPS and ISO/IEC 20243-1:2018
International standard by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
Available to purchase at Weblink
JESD243 Counterfeit electronics parts: non-proliferation for manufacturers
Standard by JEDEC
Free to download for members Weblink
Knowledge in Defence (KiD)
Guidance document by Ministry of Defence
Accessible subject to registration Weblink
Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS)™, Version 1.0
Open standard by The Open Group
Free downloadable pdf Weblink
PAS141:2011 - Reuse of used and waste electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE and WEEE)
Specification by BSI
Available to purchase as a pdf or hard copy Weblink
Recent DoD Adoption Notices
Standards update by Henry Livingston
Weblink
SAE Counterfeit Defect Coverage Tool
Web based tool by SAE (Society for Automotive Engineers) International
Free to use, for use in conjunction with AS6171 Weblink
