Track & Trace

Specifically speaking, many enterprises today are using the Ethereum blockchain to improve outdated business processes. Paul Brody, global blockchain leader for Ernst & Young (EY), told Cointelegraph that he believes the Ethereum network will drive the most growth for the enterprise blockchain market going forward.

In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Markem-Imaje runs us through the merits of its 9750+ continuous inkjet printer. Apparently compatible with all continuous inkjet inks, it is said to enable the standardisation of printer models across customers’ operations and offer both flexibility and sustainability benefits.

McDonald’s France has collaborated with Checkpoint Systems to implement food-safe RFID technology into its new reusable containers – a move hoped to keep track of the packaging, optimise the restaurant’s reusable system, and reduce waste.

Pharmaceutical products are crucial in healthcare systems worldwide, and ensuring their safety and integrity is paramount. One aspect of pharmaceutical packaging that has gained significant attention in recent years is security labeling. Security labeling involves using various techniques to protect pharmaceutical packaging from counterfeiting, tampering, and unauthorized access. By implementing effective security labeling measures, pharmaceutical companies can safeguard their products and protect patients from potential harm. This article explores the importance of security labeling for pharmaceutical packaging and discusses various labeling techniques that can be employed to enhance safety and security.

The EU regulations require wines sold in the European market to declare detailed information on ingredients, allergens, nutrition, recycling, and responsible consumption, with translation required into 24 languages. While these regulations may present significant challenges for the wine and spirits industry, they also represent a significant step towards enhancing consumer transparency and facilitating informed decision-making. Cellr’s adaptable software solution simplifies compliance and empowers wine brands to embrace these changes positively, it claims. Cellr’s eLabel solution will allow wine brands to create products digitally, enter in the information required, and deliver it via a QR code or URL. Products are built in a format of Product > Model (Vintage) > Variant (Size) and can inherit information to remove the need to duplicate information, making it a more efficient solution.

The European Association of the Self-Adhesive Label Industry (FINAT) has awarded Schreiner MediPharm’s Smart Blister Card a prize in the prestigious ‘Innovation & Electronic Printing – Electronic Devices’ category. The pack extends standard multi-dose blister packs by a digital adherence monitoring tool, enabling tracking of medication intake in real time.

Fans can scan on-pack QR codes on Original Sprite and Sprite Lymonade Legacy packaging throughout the summer to access digital “drop shops” with hundreds of giveaways. Prizes include exclusive content featuring Latto and Rakim and covetable merchandise including autographed Nas hats, GloRilla tour tees, a Latto gold mic and Rakim directorial slates from the TVC shoot.

The Union Health Ministry will introduce QR code on the top 300 brands of medicines available in the Indian market from August 1, 2023

The integration of advanced technologies into healthcare supply chains enhances efficiency, reduces cost, and improves patient care. Recent innovations include blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics. Their application in healthcare supply chain management increases transparency, traceability, and security. This industry research focuses on the top 10 trends in healthcare supply chain management based on our analysis of 1759 emerging companies. Read more to explore how each trend impacts healthcare supply chain operations and improves care delivery.

Effective complaint management begins with providing customers with multiple channels to report their observations and experiences. This can include a toll-free number, email address, fax number, etc. Once this information is received, it needs to be converted into usable data. A safety contact center can help with this process, as shown in the process flow below. Establishing a safety contact center allows for efficient handling of complaints and can be crucial to maintaining product quality.

On June 14, 2023, Harvard Drug Group, under the label of Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories, initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Ziprasidone Hydrochloride, used to treat bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders, was found to contain blister packs labeled as and containing Dronabinol capsules, used to combat nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments.

Serialization projects in the pharmaceutical industry involve implementing a system that allows for the unique identification and tracking of individual drug products throughout the supply chain.

McKinsey and NielsenIQ have undertaken a joint study examining the relationship between ESG-related claims made on product packaging and consumer spending habits in a bid to identify the ways in which companies can balance sustainability-minded progress with commercial success – revealing that multiple claims can encourage uptake in sales.

Ella’s Kitchen has launched its first mono-material pouch and is aiming to ensure that 73% of its baby food pouches will be fully recyclable at kerbside by the end of 2024.

What can the packaging industry do to facilitate the transition to paper? Packaging Europe recently attended an event hosted by delfort which provided a broad range of perspectives on this question from across the value chain.

In theory, reusable and refillable packaging solutions are two of several pathways to achieving circularity, reducing waste, and tackling pollution. So, why hasn’t every trial or pilot been successful? Nestlé’s Jodie Roussell, Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging and Sustainability, and Antje Shaw, Global Packaging Sustainability Manager, reflect on the firsthand knowledge the company has gained and set out a roadmap for future success.

Reusable packaging and retail tech start-up no-boxx is working to reduce single-use packaging waste, drive down carbon emissions, and optimise traceability in e-commerce with its reusable pouch packaging and tracking application.

Through their partnership, Milk & More and Again aim to reuse up to an additional three million items of packaging a year across a range of six products that would otherwise be sold in single-use packaging. Milk & More expects that its current zero-waste packaging offering – apparently constituting 80% of all its sales and over 80 million units of packaging a year – will increase as a result of its Home of Refill initiative.

The Recycling Partnership, a USA-based non-profit organisation that ‘mobilizes the people, data, and solutions across the value chain to reduce waste and our impact on the environment while also unlocking economic benefits’ has announced the launch of a new packaging label feature called ‘Recycle Check’.

Milk & More is partnering with Cola-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to trial the direct delivery, return, refill, and reuse of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar glass bottles from consumers’ doorsteps.

Line clearance refers to the systematic process of ensuring that manufacturing lines are free from any previous product residues, components, or materials before starting a new production run. It involves removing all remnants from previous batches to prevent cross-contamination, maintain product integrity, and minimize the risk of quality deviations. Line clearance is typically performed by dedicated personnel responsible for verifying that the production line is ready for the next product or batch.

Technological prowess, is the Modi government’s clear answer. In a little over a decade India has built a collection of public-facing digital platforms that have transformed life for its citizens. Once collectively known as the “India Stack”, they have been rebranded “digital public infrastructure” (DPI) as the number and ambition of the platforms have grown. It is this DPI that India hopes to export—and in the process build its economy and global influence. Think of it as India’s low-cost, software-based version of China’s infrastructure-led Belt and Road Initiative. “The benefits of digital transformation should not be confined to a small part of the human race,” Mr Modi declared at the G20 summit held in Indonesia last year.

Pour franchir un cap dans son évolution, la logistique doit être repensée dès sa conception dans une logique circulaire pour être plus efficace et répondre aux nouveaux besoins des consommateurs.

In a recent development, the Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a letter to the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DOP), stating that all medical devices must display important information on their packaging. The aim is to empower consumers to make informed decisions by providing details such as retail price, country of origin, size and dimensions, and consumer care information.

The Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA) has put forward a proposal to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) requesting an additional allocation of 30 paisa per unit in the ceiling price of the top 300 scheduled formulations.