Interface Public-Members (IPM) is an online tool serving as an interface between frontline Customs officers and the private sector. It is used by 60 countries and around 3,000 Customs officers. It allows operational data concerning products to be communicated directly to Customs officers on the ground, facilitating the identification of counterfeit goods.

What is it?
WCO IPM Mobile is an application enabling right holders to provide Customs officers with real-time data on their products. Customs officers can access this information anywhere in the world via a simple and secure interface available in their national language.

Who uses it?
IPM is made freely available for all 179 Member Customs administrations. In order to use the application you must be customs officer employed by an administration member of IPM. For details please refer to http://ipmpromo.wcoomdpublications.org/

How to use it?
IPM offers the possibility to use mobile devices to scan barcodes or enter text to search the products database. The unique product identifier embedded in the barcode will facilitate access to multiple databases providing trusted sources of product information. Furthermore, scanning the barcodes will enable automatic connection to any authentication services linked to the product controlled -- using IPM Connected, a global network of track&trace and authentication solutions interfacing with IPM.