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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

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