Industry & Regulatory
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remains steadfast in its decision to implement the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) on November 27, 2024, despite significant concerns from the pharmaceutical industry about their preparedness for the stringent track-and-trace requirements. At a recent meeting organized by the Healthcare Distribution
Digital & Security
In a significant move towards advancing sustainability in agriculture, Haelixa has partnered with regenagri to enhance traceability and verification in regenerative farming. Leveraging Haelixa's state-of-the-art DNA marking and testing technology, the collaboration aims to ensure the highest levels of authenticity and transparency throughout the entire supply chain, from
Revenue Protection
In an increasingly interconnected world, the collaboration between the European Union (EU) and New Zealand to combat serious crime and terrorism represents a significant leap forward in global security efforts. Announced by Europol, this partnership not only addresses immediate concerns related to crime and terrorism but also has profound implications
Track and Trace
Traceable labeling plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainability within the fashion supply chain and warehousing processes. As the demand for transparency, accuracy, and environmental responsibility increases, traceable labeling becomes essential. Advanced inspection systems help verify that labels are applied correctly and include accurate information such as barcodes, product details,
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
Track and Trace
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
Track and Trace
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
Track and Trace
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
Track and Trace
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