The integrity of e-cigarette packaging is an important basis for distinguishing authenticity. The following provides specific methods from dimensions such as packaging details, anti-counterfeiting verification, appearance craftsmanship, and user experience:
Printing quality
Genuine product features: The packaging is made of high-quality cardboard boxes, with clear printing, bright and uniform colors, no blurring, color deviation, splicing marks or typos.
Counterfeit features: Rough printing, with possible blurred characters, color deviations, incomplete information or disordered layout.
Anti-counterfeiting labels and QR codes
Genuine product features: The packaging is affixed with a formal anti-counterfeiting label. The QR code or barcode is clear and can be scanned and verified through the official APP or website.
Characteristics of counterfeit goods: Anti-counterfeiting labels are missing, blurry or unsearchable, and QR codes may be duplicate or unrecognizable.
Production date and marking
Genuine product features: The outer packaging is clearly marked with production date, expiration date and other information, and the information is complete and accurate.
Characteristics of counterfeit goods: They may lack a production date or have non-standard labels.
Official verification method
Scan the anti-counterfeiting code with the official Relx APP or wechat official account. After entering the code, the genuine product will display detailed product information (such as model and production date).
If the prompt "Anti-counterfeiting code does not exist" or the information does not match, it is a counterfeit product.
Details of anti-counterfeiting codes
Genuine product features: The English font of the anti-counterfeiting code sticker is centered and aligned, with a consistent style. The font appears silvery and reflective after being torn off.
Counterfeit features: The font may not be aligned, the style may be different, and it may appear green or other colors after being torn off.
Material and craftsmanship of cigarette rods
Genuine product features: Made of high-quality aluminum alloy or plastic, it has a smooth and comfortable hand feel, is wear-resistant, has a rich and uniform color, and is flawless.
Characteristics of counterfeit goods: Inferior material, rough surface, possibly scratches, burrs, color deviation or unevenness.
The dot at the bottom of the cartridge
Genuine product features: Among the four dots at the bottom of the cartridge, the two on the outside are larger and the two on the inside are smaller.
Counterfeit features: The four dots are usually of the same size.
Flashing light and interface
Genuine product features: The cigarette pole's flashing light is prominent and the color is bright. The interface is smooth without burrs and has a moderate weight.
Characteristics of counterfeit goods: flickering, slippery light, dull color; There are burrs at the interface and it feels light and airy.
Taste and Smoke
Genuine product features: Rich smoke, smooth texture, pure taste, and the ability to reflect the brand's unique flavor.
Counterfeit features: Poor taste, unpleasant odor, low and not thick smoke, and abnormal suction resistance.
Battery life
Genuine product features: Strong battery life, capable of meeting normal usage requirements.
Counterfeit features: Frequent charging and poor battery life.
Price judgment
The price of genuine products is relatively stable. If the merchant's price is significantly lower than the average market price, there may be a risk of counterfeit and shoddy products.
Purchase channel
Purchasing from officially authorized sales channels or reliable retailers can significantly reduce the risk of counterfeit and shoddy products.