Brand Integrity / Country Of Origin / Food and Beverage / Labeling / Regulatory and Compliance / Retail / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
Nestle ensnared by European horse meat recall as politicians pledge to strengthen labeling standards
Nestle recently revealed that it has pulled several pasta meals off store shelves in connection with the growing horse meat scandal. At the same time, European lawmakers have called for new labeling regulations to be put in place.
Supply chain disruptions may be more costly than companies think
While labeling may not be the first area that springs to mind when executives talk about risk management, no company would take such a cavalier attitude toward the subject if it had seen firsthand how a labeling breakdown can lead to shipping delays and lost revenue during a supply chain disruption.
Large-scale recall initiated after the discovery of horse meat in European burgers
Many companies may not fully appreciate the importance of being able to track and trace products throughout their supply chains until they find themselves in a situation that demands the capability.
Barcode Labeling / Brand Integrity / Healthcare / Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Regulatory and Compliance
Woman claims using product ‘as instructed on the label’ landed her in the hospital
Accurate labels are key for maintaining the safety of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
Storage and transportation conditions have an impact on product quality
Researchers from the University of California, Davis recently published an article describing their research into how the quality of wine is affected by the conditions in which it is stored.
‘Smart’ fabrics offer promise, but large-scale use will bring complications
Ray Baughman, a researcher at the University of Texas who specializes in nanotechnology, recently reviewed some of the work being carried out by his team in an article published by the journal Science.
Barcode Labeling / Brand Integrity / Manufacturing / Regulatory and Compliance / Supply Chain / Track and Traceability
Regulations are only one piece of the public safety puzzle
When all shipments are securely marked with barcodes, companies can ensure that counterfeit and unsafe components are kept out of their distribution systems.
Rethinking the role of labeling processes in major product rollouts
The recent release of the highly anticipated iPhone 5 offers a good example of a complex product rollout.
Keeping counterfeit goods out of the supply chain
Counterfeiting continues to be a serious concern for many businesses.
How can barcode labeling help end the slaughter of African elephants?
In 1989, the United Nations (U.N.) implemented a ban on the international ivory trade in response to out-of-control poaching, which was believed to pose an existential risk to elephants.
The Role of Enterprise Labeling in Maintaining Business Continuity
Maintaining business continuity during a crisis is essential as global organizations are more susceptible to natural disasters, power failures, political unrest, protests, war and other unplanned supply chain disruptions. To mitigate these interruptions and ensure continuous operations, global organizations must place more importance on supply chain cornerstones that have been frequently overlooked and have resulted...
GHS and Regulatory Labeling Challenges in the New Era 
