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EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

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Latest: EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) introduces new compliance mandates

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), specifically Regulation EU 2025/40, entered force on 12 August 2026. The framework establishes uniform recyclability targets, mandatory labeling, and phased-in re

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Global transition to 2D barcode technology

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Latest: Retail industry shifts from 1D barcodes to advanced 2D codes

The global retail, packaging, and supply chain sectors are transitioning from traditional 1D linear barcodes to advanced 2D codes, such as QR codes and GS1 DataMatrix. This shift is driven by the GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiat

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