Abstract This abstract provides an introduction to the utility of botanical DNA taggants to provide supply chain security for electronic components and to protect against counterfeiting and diversion. A detailed treatment of the science behind Applied DNA Sciences' botanical DNA technology, its applications to semiconductors and microchips, and an overview of DNA analysis by PCR and CE analysis is provided. In addition, information on the evolution of electronic product counterfeiting and inadequate anti-counterfeiting measures is also provided.