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 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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Press releaseAdvancing FSMA 204 interoperability: Kezzler and Starfish pilot validates cross-platform data exchange
Kezzler and Starfish have successfully completed an interoperability pilot sponsored by the Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT), demonstrating that traceability data can flow seamlessly across platforms in support of FSMA Section 204 compliance.
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Press releaseKezzler and iFoodDS demonstrate technical interoperability to streamline FSMA 204 compliance across the food supply chain
Kezzler and iFoodDS prove that FSMA 204 data can move across systems from different providers, completing a new proof of concept for supply chain interoperability.
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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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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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WebinarExploring the R-use cases and return on investment for DPP
Watch the final session of FASHION360’s “Untangling the 15 Data Elements of Digital Product Passport” series, where we explore the real-world applications and business value of the Digital Product Passport.
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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.