About CounterSpike
Quick answer: CounterSpike is a UK drink-safety company based in Witney, Oxfordshire, founded by Mark Ackred. It makes SpikeStixx, single-use drink spike test strips that give a colour result within about 5 seconds. It also trains and accredits nightclubs, festivals, bars, schools and universities to prevent drink spiking.
Products
- SpikeStixx 10-test tube: discreet, biodegradable test strips that detect GHB and amine-based drugs including ketamine, Rohypnol, MDMA, cocaine and amphetamine.
- Party Safe Bundle: 3 packs for groups and festivals.
- Wholesale boxes for retailers, venues and universities.
Manufacturing
SpikeStixx are produced with a 30-year-old UK medical diagnostics business that made most of the UK-manufactured Covid tests and has received the King's Award for Enterprise for innovation.
Venue training and accreditation
CounterSpike's online training certifies venues as CounterSpike Accredited. See Festivals & Venues and Schools & Universities.
In the media
CounterSpike has been covered by BBC News, the Daily Mail and The Sun.
Where to buy
Buy online at counterspike.com (UK and US), on Amazon, and in Boots.