Packaging EPR: What Converters Need to Know
How label and packaging converters can support brand ‘Design for Recyclability’ initiatives and packaging EPR compliance

How label and packaging converters can support brand ‘Design for Recyclability’ initiatives and packaging EPR compliance
Change is coming – this blog will highlight what building and construction materials manufacturing companies need to know about printing EU CPR compliant GS1 2D codes without compromising manufacturing productivity.
Manufacturers of building and construction products, while also facing skills shortages, have a vital role to play in leveraging automation to support construction companies as they transition towards more industrialised construction models, enabling specialist expertise to be applied where it adds most value
In today’s supply chain, the printer would be considered a critical component in the manufacturing process and a key element of pharmaceutical equipment validation when located within a pharmaceutical production line.
The provision of product information through adopting global standards, such as 2D codes powered by GS1, will become not only a compliance requirement but a commercial necessity.
Natasha Jeremic, Ink Development Manager, Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), considers the impact of the PPWR on the development of printing inks for packaging and labels and outlines the importance of PPWR-compliant inks in evolving reuse and recycling processes.
Natasha Jeremic, Head of Piezo Inks, Domino, explores the latest advancements in printing ink technology.
By creating a shared, real-time view of accurate product data, 2D codes build confidence at every point where decisions are made – from factory floor to point-of-sale to the consumer’s home – embedding trust across the food system while improving traceability, safety, and sustainability.