TRACEABILITY BLOG
The Traceability Rule was supposed to be law in January. This cyclospora outbreak started in May. [Food Safety News]
Words were not minced: “Put the Food Traceability Rule into force. Leafy greens are on the Food Traceability List.”
GS1’s QR code initiative is hitting the mainstream radar [Hubspot / The Hustle]
Hubspot / The Hustle has produced a very good overview of GS1’s Sunrise 2027 initiative….
[VeriTrace] Proprietary UID Codes for B2B Program Success: a series of posts
VeriTrace is producing a series of posts exploring how proprietary UID codes are superior for B2B product identification and how…
[VeriTrace] The Limitations of Open Codes vs Proprietary Codes – Why Security Matters
Open QR Codes and DataMatrix codes have transformed product identification….
In‑mould labelling enters connected packaging era [Food and Drink Technology]
Polytag and MCC Global IML have partnered to embed UV tag technology directly into in‑mould labelled packaging, expanding connected packaging…
Turning traceability into a competitive advantage [Food & Drink Business]
Across Australia and internationally, food and beverage businesses are facing growing pressure to provide greater transparency about where products come…
Digital Torque Tools Strengthen Traceability on the Assembly Line [AssemblyMag.com]
Crane Electronics has launched the WrenchStar Multi Plus, a digital torque wrench designed for assembly and quality teams working in…
FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods [FDA.gov]
FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods [FDA.gov]The final rule is a key component of…
Quishing Explained: How to Spot QR Code Phishing Scams [Security.org]
Quishing Explained: How to Spot QR Code Phishing Scams [Security.org]Quishing uses QR codes to hide malicious URLs and steal your…
Beyond Brand Protection: Traceability, Anti-Counterfeiting, and Safety
Counterfeit Goods: A Danger to Public Safety [ICE.gov] Vigilance against counterfeit goods in supply chains isn’t just good for brands’ reputations…
Collectibles and Traceability
Investors and stakeholders of businesses that produce items where their value is set by scarcity should demand transparency and verified…
North Korean Kimsuky Actors Leverage Malicious QRCodes in Spearphishing Campaigns Targeting U.S. Entities [FBI]
The FBI has issued an alert warning of a highly organized cybersecurity attack by a North Korean-aligned group, using QR…
Why Staying the Course on FSMA Rule 204 is a Strategic Advantage for Forward-Looking Food Companies [Food Safety Magazine]
Why Staying the Course on FSMA Rule 204 is a Strategic Advantage for Forward-Looking Food Companies [Food Safety Magazine]Companies that…
Innovation beyond high-tech: Traceability for resilience and fair trade in the Global South [UNCTAD]
Innovation beyond high-tech: Traceability for resilience and fair trade in the Global South [UNCTAD]Small businesses are combining traditional practices with…
The hidden dangers of counterfeit beauty products [NSS G-Club]
Have you ever really thought about what you’re putting on your face when you buy counterfeit or fake cosmetics? How…
Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation [AZom]
Dominique Scheider of Rockwell Automation explains how battery passports enhance transparency, support EU compliance, and drive sustainability across the battery…
Traceability in auto industry 4.0 is not a buzzword, it’s backbone: Mansi Tripathy [ET Auto]
Traceability in auto industry 4.0 is not a buzzword, it’s backbone: Mansi Tripathy [ET Auto]Shell India’s Chairman Mansi Tripathy shares…
Podcast Recording Tomorrow, July 16th – Join Us!
Tomorrow, join us, Barcom, Inc., and Rapyuta Robotics while we record Rapyuta’s third episode in their series, The Automation Podcast….
Counterfeit Goods: A Danger to Public Safety [ICE.gov]
The production and trafficking of counterfeit goods poses a significant health and safety threat to consumers. It also impacts the…
BIR eyes PPP for QR tracker of illicit cigarettes [PhilStar.com]
The digital track and trace system that the public can use to spot whether a certain cigarette and vape product…
CBP, Partners Seize More than $18 million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record [CBP.gov]
Officers and Import Specialists assigned to the LA/Long Beach Seaport, in conjunction with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents,…
Report: Industry lacks awareness when it comes to Food Traceability Rule [Supermarket News]
The nonprofit Reagan-Udall Foundation expressed concerns about the standard, slated to take effect in 2026…
Opinion: The truth about traceability [Beef Magazine]
Opinion: The truth about traceability [Beef Magazine]Program necessary but should never compromise data privacy. By Carl Ray Polk Jr., Texas…
Goodwill launches secondhand textile traceability study [Fashion Dive]
Goodwill launches secondhand textile traceability study [Fashion Dive]The new effort follows a two-year pilot program in which the nonprofit found…
Opinion: Step by step to digital food safety [Food Safety News]
Opinion: Step by step to digital food safety [Food Safety News]The food industry is facing a digital transformation. Going forward,…