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App launched to help brands comply with strict new packaging laws in France and Italy
New regulations in Italy and France require recycling information to be made accessible on all product packaging from 1 January 2023.
Industry news
01/12/2022
The 2022-23 GS1 Healthcare Reference Book is now live
The 2022-23 GS1 Healthcare Reference Book is now live featuring 15 case studies from GS1 MOs, suppliers and solution providers from around the world.
Industry news
28/11/2022
A digital approach to patient safety
An update on the Digital Clinical Safety Strategy from Dr Mona Johnson, associate director of clinical content & decision support at NHS Digital.
Industry news
25/11/2022
AmafestUK 2022 roundup: how to grow your business on Amazon
Highlights from AmafestUK 2022 – a conference designed to help you grow your business on Amazon.
Industry news
21/11/2022
Growth beyond borders: funding and growth opportunities for sustainable businesses
Unrest’s Orr Vinegold and Catherine Jones from Wild & Stone provide commentary on how your business’s sustainability credentials could be the key to securing funding and driving growth.
Industry news
08/11/2022
Growth beyond borders: Sustainability and business growth
FuturePlanet’s Carl Pratt and Andrew Taylor from Greentech provide commentary on why committing to achieving net zero will be essential for many businesses.
Industry news
03/11/2022
Sir Terence Stephenson succeeds Lord Philip Hunt as President of GS1 UK
We are pleased to announce that Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, Chair of the Health Research Authority for England, has been appointed as President.
Industry news
03/11/2022
MHRA extends standstill period for medical device regulation
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency announces an extension to the standstill period for medical device regulations until July 2024.
Industry news
31/10/2022
Getting started on TikTok Shop
To support GS1 UK members enter this new marketplace, we have partnered with TikTok to guide you through the process of developing your presence and generating sales.
Guest opinion piece
13/10/2022
How to improve the potency of online sales using data
Hear from Fruugo on the importance of data for maximising your sales online.
Guest opinion piece
30/09/2022