Connecting the dots
Industry insights, emerging trends, and expert perspectives to help you to help you navigate change with confidence.
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BlogThe FSMA 204 compliance checklist: Step-by-step implementation framework
The FDA pushed the FSMA 204 deadline to July 2028, but leading retailers such as Walmart, Kroger and others are already requiring compliance sooner. This step-by-step checklist walks through scope assessment, key data elements, technical architecture, and supplier onboarding, so your team is ready either way.
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BlogThe Digital Product Passport, decoded
What nine episodes of The DPP Minute mean for apparel brands, plus two topics we haven’t covered on screen.
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BlogBattery passport: navigating uncertainty around dynamic data
Dynamic data is one of the least-defined parts of the EU battery regulation’s battery passport obligation. This article unpacks who is exempt, what the regulation requires, and what remains open.
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BlogDigital disclosure: Give your product a voice beyond the label
Every product you make tells a story. Where it came from, what is in it, how to use it, how to dispose of it. For decades, that story has been squeezed onto a label. Today, there is a better way to tell it: the concept of digital disclosure.
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BlogBuilding a QR code strategy for consumer engagement
QR codes are turning packaging into a direct channel for consumer engagement, conversion, and trust. Here is how brands can design the scan invitation and post-scan experience to make every product interaction count.
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BlogPreparing for Sunrise 2027: The transition to GS1 2D barcodes
Sunrise 2027 sets the global ambition to replace the traditional 1D barcode with a GS1 2D barcode. This shift modernizes how products carry and share standardized data, creating a single access point for compliance, enhanced traceability, and direct consumer engagement. Learn how to build a strategy that benefits all stakeholders in your organization.
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BlogPrivate brands are winning on price: Transparency is how to win on trust
For private label brands, a single transparency gap doesn’t just affect one product – it affects how shoppers feel about the retailer itself. Here’s why transparency is the next competitive advantage in private label packaging, and how QR codes are the practical tool to get there.
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BlogGetting started with SmartFacts®: a guide to digital labelling
Digital labelling initiatives such as SmartFacts® are changing how food and grocery brands share product information with consumers. By utilizing QR codes, brands can provide detailed, up-to-date information, turning packaging into a new channel for consumer engagement. This guide explains why digital labelling matters now and outlines practical steps for getting started with smart packaging.
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BlogThe JRC’s 3rd milestone: DPP for apparel is getting real
On January 14–15, 2026, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented the 3rd Milestone Technical Report on Textiles. This report forms the technical foundation for mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements under the ESPR, signaling a major shift from sustainability ambition to enforceable requirements for the apparel industry.
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BlogThe Digital Bridge: Meeting the 2027 battery QR code mandate
From 18 February 2027, all batteries placed on the EU market must carry a QR code under the EU Battery Regulation. Even if your batteries are not subject to the Digital Battery Passport, the QR code requirement still applies. This post explains what that QR code is, what it must contain, and how companies should…
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BlogQR code engagement: Turning consumer curiosity into measurable marketing impact
Explore how brands are using QR codes and connected product experiences to build transparency, trust, and stronger consumer engagement.
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BlogThe EUBR compliance checklist: Understanding the four critical pillars
The EU Battery Regulation (EUBR) is redefining the global battery industry. Discover the four essential pillars of EUBR compliance and learn how the Digital Battery Passport (DBP) will transform data transparency from raw material sourcing to end-of-life recycling.
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BlogWhat’s in your food? Texas takes a bold step toward food transparency
On 1 September 2025, Texas enacted one of the most significant food labeling laws in the US, requiring warning labels on any product containing 44 restricted additives. Here’s what manufacturers need to know and why other states are moving in the same direction.