Safe storage, transit and protection of ballots are the lifeline of public elections worldwide. In the election supply chain where time is critical and security requirements are at the highest level, earning the trust of overseas government clients is never an easy task. In 2018, Tengen custom-produced and delivered a large batch of ballot-specific tamper-evident security bags for Iraq’s Council of Representatives election. Leveraging our proven expertise in tamper-proof packaging and exceptional delivery efficiency, we successfully executed the project and ensured absolute ballot security throughout the entire process.

Elections are vital to national public order and the expression of public will. As the core carrier, ballots must remain tamper-proof, traceable and confidential at every stage from printing, collection and transit to sealing. This sets extremely high technical and quality standards for supporting packaging products.

In 2018, after rigorous qualification reviews, technical comparisons and on-site inspections across multiple rounds, Iraq’s election procurement team selected Tengen as its strategic partner. Beyond basic holding functionality, the client prioritized anti-counterfeiting, anti-opening and tamper resistance as core acceptance criteria, while imposing strict requirements on cross-border logistics safety and mass production efficiency.

Upon receiving the request, Tengen immediately set up a dedicated project team to coordinate all resources covering design, production, quality control and logistics. We completed multiple rounds of sampling and simulated environment tests based on ballot paper material, standard holding quantity per bag and long-haul transit conditions. Every indicator, from anti-counterfeiting material selection to tear resistance testing, was verified in strict accordance with the client’s top-tier standards.

Once the order was confirmed, the factory launched exclusive quality control procedures to prevent defective products from being shipped out. We finished the production of 450,000 security bags within just 15 days. After production, we efficiently arranged cross-border freight, customs declaration and secure escort services in full compliance with international shipping regulations, and delivered all goods to the project site in Iraq on schedule.

Custom-developed exclusively for ballot management, these tamper-evident security bags integrate multiple anti-counterfeiting technologies and user-friendly designs:

Integrated Anti-Counterfeiting Technology

Security marks are fused into the bag body, which cannot be peeled off or replicated. Staff can verify authenticity with the naked eye without professional equipment, effectively blocking counterfeit packaging.

Irreversible Tamper-Proof Seals

The bags feature one-time closure design. Once sealed, any forced opening will leave permanent and irreparable damage, completely preventing unauthorized access or ballot substitution during transit and storage.

High-Strength Weather-Resistant Material

Made of thickened heavy-duty material, the bags deliver outstanding resistance against tearing, abrasion and compression. They are fully adapted to rough cross-country transportation and keep internal ballots intact.

Put into official use, the products seamlessly supported all election procedures in Iraq and effectively prevented ballot leakage, manipulation and unauthorized opening. With reliable protective performance, they ensured the smooth running of the general election.

The client spoke highly of the sealing design, anti-counterfeiting features as well as our production and delivery efficiency. The security bags proved sturdy and practical in field use, with clear anti-counterfeit marks and easy operation for on-site staff. No security incidents occurred throughout the whole process. This successful cooperation further consolidated our leading position in the Middle Eastern market for election anti-counterfeit packaging.

To this day, this cross-border delivery project for Iraq remains a benchmark case for Tengen in the overseas election packaging sector. We have long specialized in anti-counterfeit packaging for both domestic and international projects. Besides ballot security bags, we offer a full range of customized products including anti-counterfeit ballots and silver nitrate indelible ink tailored to different countries and scenarios. We also provide one-stop services covering sample testing, mass production and international logistics.

If you have demands for procurement and customization of election supplies, or wish to obtain detailed specifications, free samples and quotations, please feel free to contact us via website messages, phone or email. Tengen looks forward to cooperating with global clients for mutual success.