On the past 23rd of February, the EU has issued two important acts. Both are important in terms of impact on the GS1 standards for various reasons.

EuroCommerce and GS1 in Europe call for open, inclusive and decentralised EU Digital product passport.

EU food information to consumers Regulation

Mandatory EU due diligence data requirements. New rules for deforestation-free products. EU is acting on global deforestation and forest degradation, and GS1 can help!

GS1 and GS1 in Europe recently signed an MoU with the Global Battery Alliance to develop the EU product passport for batteries.

A Common European Market Segmentation tailored made for your MO!

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) recently published a position paper on access to consumers’ data in the digital economy. 

Batteries are a key technology in the transition to climate neutrality, and to a more circular economy.

Europe wants to be a front-runner in climate friendly industries and clean technologies.