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UK businesses must comply with new French labelling laws
In order to tackle the significant environmental impact of packaging waste, the French government recently introduced changes to household packaging legislations.
Industry news
21/02/2023
Standardising construction
Our first GS1 UK construction event brought together experts from across industry to explore the role of trusted data in building a more productive, safer and sustainable future.
Industry news
13/02/2023
Food Data Transparency Partnership launches with clear objectives to drive sustainable change across the food system
This transformational, multi-year partnership between government, industry, academia and civil society, aims to improve the availability, accessibility, and policy-use of data across key health, animal welfare and sustainability metrics.
Industry news
09/02/2023
DRS: what are the government’s plans and how will they impact industry
Following the publication of DEFRA's consultation response on Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), we delve deeper into the government’s plans and what they could mean for industry.
Industry news
03/02/2023
H&SC Committee recommendations
The Health and Social Care Committee issues eight recommendations to the Government in response to the recent IMMDS review update.
Industry news
20/01/2023
DEFRA announces deposit return scheme to start in October 2025
GS1 UK CEO Anne Godfrey shares our thoughts on what this means for consumers and businesses in the UK.
Opinion piece
20/01/2023
Getting ready for DRS in Scotland
Scotland’s deposit return scheme, the first DRS scheme to launch in the UK, represents a key milestone in Scotland’s journey towards a more sustainable economy.
Industry news
12/01/2023
Scan4Safety and GS1 standards underpin key aspects of government response plan to IMMDSR
GS1 standards and the Scan4Safety initiative are set to play a significant role in the government’s response to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDSR).
Industry news
12/01/2023
Proposed extension to medical device transitional period
European Commission proposes extension to medical device transitional period. Extension dates of December 2027 and 2028 have been planned for specific medical device classes.
Industry news
11/01/2023
Four nations reaffirm Scan4Safety message
Arm's length bodies from the four nations issue a joint industry letter to healthcare manufacturers and suppliers around Scan4Safety.
Industry news
04/01/2023