SWAN’s Fight against Illicit Trade in Wines, Spirits

SWAN (the Sustainable Wine Alliance Network) is a coalition of wine‑industry stakeholders that combats illegal wine and spirits trade. It works by monitoring supply chains, sharing intelligence with customs and law‑enforcement agencies, promoting traceability technologies (such as QR codes and blockchain), and educating producers and consumers about the risks of counterfeit and smuggled alcoholic beverages. Through advocacy, training, and collaborative enforcement actions, SWAN aims to protect brand integrity, public health, and tax revenues from illicit alcohol activities. Views Nigeria