Track and Trace
Counterfeit and falsified medicines are a pervasive issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, causing around 169,000 child deaths annually. To address this critical problem, UNICEF, in collaboration with global partners, launched the Traceability and Verification System (TRVST) in 2022. This system is a groundbreaking initiative designed to ensure
Industry & Regulatory
In today’s global market, ensuring traceability in supply chains is more crucial than ever, especially for maintaining ethical standards. Traceability allows businesses to track products from their origin to the final consumer, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. This is particularly important in industries like seafood and
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A recent poll by Oceana reveals that a significant majority of American voters support the expansion of transparency and traceability measures in the seafood industry. The survey found that 89% of respondents are in favor of requiring that all seafood sold in the U.S. be fully traceable from its
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As the U.S. cattle industry faces increasing threats from disease outbreaks like foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the need for modern traceability tools has never been more critical. The USDA’s animal disease traceability regulation, which mandates the use of electronic identification (EID) tags for cattle, is a crucial step in
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In today’s global market, ensuring supplier traceability is a critical challenge that companies across industries, including pharmaceuticals and electronics, must address. As supply chains become increasingly complex, the ability to track products and materials from their origin to their final destination is vital for ensuring quality, compliance, and ethical
A new platform has been launched to revolutionize the traceability of diamonds, ensuring transparency from the mine to the consumer. This platform, known as Authentia.io, tracks the entire journey of a diamond, from its rough state to its final destination. Utilizing patented blockchain-like technology, the platform offers certificates of
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has launched a Community of Practice aimed at improving traceability and transparency within the global garment and footwear industries. This initiative builds on a three-year challenge set by the European Union and UN Member States to prove the feasibility of sustainable practices
Authentication & Brand
Brand protection at the Philippines border has become a pivotal issue in the fight against counterfeit and grey market goods. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) plays a crucial role in this effort by allowing rights holders to record their intellectual property (IP) rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights. This recordation
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The recent revelations about titanium sourced from a Chinese company for major aerospace manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus have exposed significant traceability issues that could pose serious public safety risks. The titanium in question was used in critical components of aircraft, yet the documentation provided was found to be questionable
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Pangaia's latest impact report reveals significant progress in sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, increasing the use of recycled textiles, and enhancing supply chain traceability. The brand, known for its commitment to eco-friendly practices, has successfully lowered its emissions through improved production methods and a higher percentage of
Digital & Security
The coffee industry is increasingly focused on enhancing traceability to meet consumer demands for transparency and sustainability. By leveraging digital tools like blockchain technology, coffee companies can now track every stage of coffee production, from farm to cup. This ensures that coffee is ethically sourced and environmentally sustainable. Key steps
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In the ongoing effort to modernize and digitize Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the role of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) is becoming increasingly significant. During the second meeting of the Task Force on Digitalization of the FBR, chaired by State Minister for Finance Ali Pervez Malik,