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DS Smith: Pharmaceutical challenges in China
How can you navigate the risks & challenges to realise the opportunities of the Chinese pharma market? Listen on-demand to the recent webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and DS Smith - and download the exclusive, complimentary report
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The interview: DS Smith on Pharmaceutical challenges in China
Victoria Hattersley spoke to Emmanuel Pascart, Head of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices business at DS Smith, and Andreas Guip, Managing Director of DS Smith China, to find out about the unique challenges associated with China’s pharma market.
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Tamper-evident, fibre-based, recyclable labels unveiled by Faller Packaging
Faller Packaging has developed a recyclable, fibre-based, semi-transparent and tamper-proof label with first-opening indication, designed for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Tamper-evident food containers from Celebration Packaging utilize 30% rPET
Celebration Packaging has implemented 30% recycled PET into its new range of tamper-evident containers for sandwiches, salad, and deli foods – a move intended to protect edible products, as well as enhance recyclability and avoid taxes on plastic packaging.
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TekniPlex closes bottles and jars with paper-based induction heat seal liners
A new series of recyclable, paper-based induction heat seal liners from TekniPlex Consumer Products is designed to seal dry pharma, nutrition, and food products in bottles and jars with the same protective properties as conventional solutions.
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Filtrona Tapes provides holographic features with new tear tape line
Filtrona Tapes has released Supastrip Prism, a new range of holographic tear tape set to enhance packaging security and draw attention on the shelf.
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Securikett designs tamper-proof seal made of paper
Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering methods while contributing to a circular economy.
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New security closure labels from Securikett designed for anti-refill protection
Securikett seeks to prevent illegal product refills by applying its HighContrast technology to security closure labels for the tamper-proof sealing of packaging with screw caps or hinged closures.
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Co-op trials ‘dummy’ anti-theft packaging for high-value products on its shelves
Co-op seeks to tackle bulk shoplifting in its stores by extending its trial of anti-theft ‘dummy display packaging’ for products that are frequently stolen and resold.
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PiQR and Unitag team up to improve security and prevent counterfeiting in on-pack QR solutions
PiQR has entered a strategic partnership with Unitag in an effort to increase brands’ confidence in on-pack QR codes by optimising their security, copy-detection, and authentication.
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Digital fingerprint system takes authentication to ‘new level’
Alitheon, a new AIPIA member based in Bellevue, Washington, has introduced a patented system called FeaturePrint with an optical-AI that detects the authenticity of an item by irrefutably identifying each original. It provides a proven, simple and reliable solution to eliminate counterfeits, shut down grey market ...
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SmartID barcode system uses surface texture to create unique, offline verification
At Interpack 2023, the Fraunhofer team will present a demonstrator for a counterfeit-proof barcode system called SmartID. In the SmartID project, the Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), Secure Information Technology (SIT) and Open Communication Systems are developing a novel labelling system to uniquely verify and authenticate products via smartphone, they say.
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The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives again, says GS1
The next generation of barcodes can offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and the planet, according to GS1, the neutral, non-profit organisation that provides global standards for efficient business communication around the world. It is best known for the barcode, one of “the 50 things that made the world economy” according to one broadcaster.
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MIT develops an unclonable micro tag for crop seeds to fight counterfeiting
Average crop yields in Africa are consistently far below those expected, and one significant reason is the prevalence of counterfeit seeds whose germination rates are far lower than those of the genuine ones. There have been many attempts to prevent this counterfeiting through tracking labels, but none have proved effective.
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Re-usable, ultra-thin smart label allows tracking of lightweight items
Pod Group, a Giesecke+Devrient company, which claims to be the world’s first Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), in partnership with SODAQ and Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), has announced the launch of a paper-thin tracking device in the form of a smart label, which will revolutionize the logistics industry by allowing tracking of small and lightweight items, which has not previously been possible using traditional tracking devices, it says.
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Fedrigoni Group unveils paper materials and sealing solutions set to prevent tampering and counterfeiting in e-commerce
The Fedrigoni Group is releasing a unified, customisable range of paper packaging and self-adhesive materials – including ultra-destructible materials and a seal that prevents cardboard from tearing – with the goal of ensuring product authenticity and tracking in the e-commerce industry.
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AI features implemented into Avery Dennison’s atma.io platform to facilitate collaboration and adherence to EU legislation
Avery Dennison has updated its atma.io connected product cloud with new artificial intelligence features – a move set to enhance communication and collaboration between supply chain partners and assist in preparation for the EU’s Digital Product Passport legislation.
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Is this the world’s first cellular label for supply chains?
Unilog, an Israel-based technology company with particular expertise in the design and management of global supply chains has introduced Ucontrol™, which it describes as a revolutionary IoT solution that has the potential to change supply chain dynamics.
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Smurfit Kappa reveals bag-in-box tap with integrated tamper protection
Smurfit Kappa has revealed its patented Vitop Uno tap for bag-in-box applications, reported to be the first on the market with attached tamper protection.
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Supply chain transparency helps berry producer to connect with and protect customers
Antares Vision Group, an AIPIA member that is headquartered in Italy and is a leading provider of track and trace and quality control systems, has successfully piloted a supply chain transparency solution for a prominent berry company.