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Spain, Portugal, Poland and Germany set to introduce new recycling labelling requirements New labelling requirements are gradually being introduced across the EU and UK businesses selling in the affected countries must ensure their packaging is compliant. 18/05/2023
The history of the barcode From lines in the sand to powering global commerce – how the humble barcode came to shape the modern world. 10/05/2023
New report paves the way for major shake-up of the UK’s construction product testing regime A new report has revealed significant failings in the current testing regime and recommends a series of sweeping reforms. 03/05/2023