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Exchange for Change update puts DRS barcode readiness on the agenda
Exchange for Change’s latest update on deposit return scheme (DRS) barcodes has given producers another reason to look closely at how their products are identified.
Industry news
06/07/2026
The moment you realise EDI is part of the deal - a story many new suppliers know well
Tony Engleman at GS1 UK partner AdvanceFirst Technologies, reveals what you need to know about EDI.
Industry news
01/07/2026
Amazon FBA made simple: a practical onboarding guide for sellers
A practical guide to Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA), covering when it works, how to prepare your products correctly and the role of GS1 standards in helping you avoid common mistakes.
Industry news
15/06/2026
Oscar Mayer launch new Players World Kitchen range with branded QR codes powered by GS1
As Oscar Mayer’s Players World Kitchen range launches in Asda, branded QR codes powered by GS1 move into a major UK retail setting for the first time.
Industry news
04/06/2026
EUDR: from regulation to implementation
A new white paper explores the operational reality of meeting the EU Deforestation Regulation, and why data, traceability and alignment across supply chains will be critical to compliance.
Industry news
02/06/2026
MHRA proposed changes to GB medical device regulation
New pre-market regulatory requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices entering the Great Britain (GB) market have now been published.
Industry news
29/05/2026
Interview with Dr Nnenna Osuji
Chief executive of NHS North East London ICB, Dr Nnenna Osuji, shares her thoughts on how adopting Scan4Safety at scale can better equip the NHS for the future.
Guest opinion piece
28/05/2026
Digital Product Passport in apparel: why industry alignment matters now
As Digital Product Passports moves closer to reality for apparel, the focus is shifting from technology to data, with industry collaboration emerging as the key to making it work in practice.
Industry news
11/05/2026
Pre-printed or variable QR codes: how to decide which technology to pilot first
Remy Fontanet, industry specialist at GS1 UK partner Markem Imaje, explores how manufacturers can decide whether to start with pre-printed or variable QR codes.
Industry news
07/05/2026
Government response to the Lords medicines safety report
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England issue a formal response on behalf of the government to evidence highlighted in the House of Lords report.
Industry news
30/04/2026