Canadian car dealers offer mixed opinions on proposed labeling regulations
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has taken issue with a government agency's plan to require all new vehicles to carry updated fuel economy labels.
Study: Enterprise software market poised for strong growth
Gartner's Worldwide IT Spending Forecast indicated that implementing enterprise software remains an important priority for global companies, as shown by their growing budgetary commitment to the sector.
Barcode Labeling / Brand Integrity / Counterfeiting / Retail / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
New York City seeks to crack down on sales of counterfeit goods
New York City may be on the verge of becoming the first municipality in the United States to criminalize the purchasing of counterfeit items, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
U.S. officials incorporate barcodes into select immigration documents
Going forward, as those applying for citizenship or permanent residency complete Form I-864 electronically, the information will be translated into a 2D barcode, which officials at USCIS can use to collect, store and transmit data quickly and accurately.
Barcode Labeling / Brand Integrity / Country Of Origin / GS1 / Regulatory and Compliance / Retail / Serialization / Standardization / Track and Traceability
Barcode adoption reportedly gaining traction in Tanzania
Like many other emerging economies, development in Tanzania has been constrained by a lack of standardized business practices. However, there is some evidence that a shift is underway, with more companies embracing the use of barcodes that comply with international standards.
Automotive recall expands as investigation into faulty airbags intensifies
The Associated Press recently reported that federal officials are expanding their ongoing investigation into the widespread use of faulty airbag systems in passenger vehicles sold in the United States.
FSIS: New labeling called for beef products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is taking new measures to further inform customers on beef products.
Mobile application gives customers chance to learn from barcodes
A new mobile application gives consumers the chance to scan items and learn more about a product's ingredients and where it originated from.
OSHA deadline for new chemical labels draws closer
A failure to have complete or accurate labels could put employees or customers in danger, and bring hefty fines to a company.
Alcoholic beverages could soon have nutrition labels
Last week the TTB announced that alcohol manufacturing companies have the option to include nutritional information on their products' labels.
New bill has requirements to curb counterfeit prescriptions
Next week, the House is expected to pass a bill that is designed to lessen the possibility of counterfeit prescription medication.
Counterfeiting / FDA / Healthcare / Labeling / Pharmaceutical / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
Imports of critical drug ingredients may come with concerns
Counterfeiting is always a serious risk when the demand for any product exceeds the readily available supply. In the case of vital pharmaceuticals, the risk is very pronounced.
GHS and Regulatory Labeling Challenges in the New Era 
