Connecting the dots
Industry insights, emerging trends, and expert perspectives to help you to help you navigate change with confidence.
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WebinarDecoding the Digital Product Passport
Digital Product Passports are reshaping how brands manage product data, compliance, and transparency. Microsoft and Kezzler sat down for a practical discussion on scalable DPP strategies, trusted product data, and lessons from real-world deployments.
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Press releaseKezzler and GS1 Mexico launch FSMA 204 food traceability pilot
Kezzler and GS1 Mexico have launched a pilot program supporting food companies implementing FSMA 204 traceability requirements using GS1 standards and Kezzler’s product traceability technology.
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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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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.
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BlogLouisiana food disclosure law: what CPG brands need to know
New regulations in Louisiana will require manufacturers to digitally disclose the presence of specified ingredients via smart labeling. An on-pack QR code will be mandatory, and must link to a webpage directing users to FDA ingredient safety data.
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Case study
Managing DPP and DBP compliance with one scalable platform
A global outdoor gear brand managing both Digital Product Passport (DPP) for textiles and Digital Battery Passport (DBP) for industrial batteries can unify compliance using a single Kezzler platform. It streamlines data, supports sustainability claims, and scales easily across product categories.
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BlogWhy transformation events are the future of traceability
Discover how EPCIS transformation events redefine supply chain traceability. Kezzler and GS1 US discuss granular visibility, regulatory compliance, and future-ready data standards.
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NewsHorizontal requirement for repairability in the EU’s first ESPR Working plan
The European Commission’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan (2025-2030) introduces a critical “horizontal requirement”: repairability. This aims to fundamentally change how products are designed, reducing waste and empowering consumers to fix rather than replace.
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NewsEU Commission outlines Ecodesign for Sustainable Products (ESPR) working plan
The European Commission has presented the first working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), detailing the priority product groups for the next 3-5 years. This initiative is a key step in the EU’s strategy to promote a circular economy.
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NewsThe FSMA 204 delay: a pause, not a pivot
With the FSMA 204 compliance deadline delayed, food companies now have breathing room to rethink their approach. Instead of scrambling for quick fixes, this is a chance to implement robust, future-ready traceability systems that go beyond bare-minimum compliance.
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WebinarThe minimum requirements of DPP for my product to enter the EU from 2027/2028
Join the first session of FASHION360’s “Untangling the 15 Data Elements of Digital Product Passport” series to explore key requirements for complying with the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations.