Best GS1 Digital Link platform in 2026: why resolver depth matters more than brand size
Searching for the best GS1 Digital Link platform ahead of Sunrise 2027? You are not alone. The global retail industry’s 2D barcode deadline is less than two years away. The EU Digital Product Passport regulation enters its first compliance phase in 2026. Brands everywhere are evaluating their options. The problem is simple. Not every platform […]
EU Detergents Regulation Digital Product Passport: Timelines, duties, and what changes in practice
The EU has a habit of announcing regulatory change well in advance and then watching companies scramble anyway. Regulation (EU) 2026/405 on detergents and surfactants is no exception. Signed on 11 February 2026, it replaces the 2004 framework and does something that goes well beyond updating ingredient lists or safety thresholds. It brings the detergents […]
EU Construction Products Regulation 2024/3110 and the Digital Product Passport
The Digital Product Passport is now enforceable infrastructure The EU Construction Products Regulation 2024/3110 marks a decisive shift in how product compliance is structured in the European Union. The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is no longer a future-facing policy idea. It is embedded in EU law through horizontal and sector-specific legislation, including CPR 2024, and […]
What Sunrise 2027 means and why 2026 is the last comfortable year to prepare
Sunrise 2027 is no longer a distant concept reserved for standards bodies and solution providers. It is a concrete global initiative that will reshape how products are identified, scanned, and managed across the supply chain. For brand owners, retailers, manufacturers, and technology teams, 2026 represents the last calm year to prepare for a transition that […]
Smart Christmas packaging experiences: How brands can turn seasonal gifting into connected moments
Creating smart Christmas packaging experiences is quickly becoming one of the most powerful ways for brands to stand out during the holiday season. As customers navigate crowded stores, limited attention spans, and endless gifting choices, packaging is no longer just a decorative shell. It is a storytelling platform, a functional guide, and in many cases […]
How barcode cosmetics work and why the industry is shifting toward smarter packaging
Barcode cosmetics are at the center of how retail stores manage, verify, and sell beauty products every day. From a quick scan at checkout to stock visibility across distributors, barcodes keep cosmetic products moving through the global supply chain. Yet the beauty industry is now facing a turning point. Retailers are asking for richer data, […]
SmartFacts for packaging transparency
SmartFacts for packaging transparency SmartFacts has arrived in Australia and New Zealand, and Digital Link now lets your products comply from day one. Built on the GS1 Digital Link standard, powered by dynamic content, and enhanced with Cleo: your AI product assistant that speaks human. Get started free Turn compliance into connection SmartFacts isn’t just […]
Items with QR codes: How digital links are transforming packaging and customer engagement
Items with QR codes have become one of the most important bridges between physical products and digital experiences. In the past few years, quick response codes were mostly used for simple redirects or one-off marketing campaigns. Today, when a brand uses next generation digital links created through the Digital Link platform, those same QR codes […]
Conversational packaging vs smart packaging: How Digital Link leads the next generation of food innovation
Packaging has moved far beyond its traditional role. It no longer serves only to protect a product, but also to communicate, monitor, and build trust. The conversation around conversational packaging vs smart packaging defines the future of how physical products interact with the world. As the food industry evolves, so does the packaging that supports […]
Digital Link at Transforming Print and Packaging into a Digital Gateway: Bringing packaging to life with AI
On October 16, our team at Digital Link took part in the online session “Transforming Print and Packaging into a Digital Gateway”, where our CEO & Founder Paula Rivero and Business Developer Stefanie Idrobo, together with industry host Deborah Corn, explored the future of connected packaging — and introduced Cleo, our conversational AI for packaging. […]