Lubricant brands are obligated to stay in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. Another top concern for lubricant companies is dealing with counterfeits. QR codes on packaging play an important role in managing both challenges.
The French Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy law (AGEC) obliges all companies that sell products in France to communicate new information on physical and digital product labels.
Anti-counterfeiting solutions like holographic stickers, watermarks, and scratch-off secret codes are being replaced by QR code and NFC chip based anti-counterfeiting.
Anti-counterfeiting on product packaging is already being used in several major industries including lubricants, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and electronics. Different situations and products merit a different solution and approach. This article reviews several of the most effective, proven options available to companies.
The concept of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) was introduced as part of the ESPR, which was adopted on July 18th 2024. The first working plan is hot on the trail of new deadlines fast approaching in 2025.
Parallel imports, also known as sales in the grey market, are genuine products sold in a region other than where the manufacturer has authorized sales. This is illegal in some cases; for example, when components, or ingredients of a product are not approved for sale in a particular target region.
QR codes will soon be on all beauty products. See how brands are preparing today to get the most out of them.
QR codes emerge as a transformative solution that amplifies a company’s digital engagement and enhances customer experience— a win-win scenario for both parties. This article touches on QR codes product information, loyalty programs, data collection, and more.
From 2024 onward, regulations have changed the information that must be provided to individuals, companies, and governments in the E.U. With additional information requirements, including ingredient details, and product origin details, a mechanism for storing and delivering that information is needed. Enter the digital product passport.
The first step in developing an effective anti-counterfeiting strategy is understanding your options.