The European Commission has released the second edition of its Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Frequently Asked Questions. This update offers extra guidance to help businesses prepare for the Regulation starting on 12 August 2026. Although the PPWR itself hasn’t changed, the updated FAQ addresses many practical questions raised by the industry since the […]

There’s a lot of conversation about Digital Product Passports at the moment. Scroll through LinkedIn and you’ll find countless AI-generated concepts of what they might look like, how they might work and what brands should be doing next. Meanwhile, on the shelves at Tesco, something much more real is already happening. As part of our […]

On 19 July, one of the first real steps under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect. Large companies operating in the EU can no longer destroy unsold clothing, clothing accessories, and footwear as part of their normal business practices. Medium-sized companies will follow in 2030, while small and micro businesses are exempt. […]

Big changes are coming to how products are sold in Europe. Soon, many products will need a Digital Product Passport (DPP) a bit like a digital ID card that travels with the product. To make this work, the EU is building one central place to keep track of every passport. This is called the central […]

The European Commission has published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1736, citing the first six harmonised European standards for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in the Official Journal of the European Union. This marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), providing the first officially recognised technical standards that support […]

We recently spotted WooWoo Hair Removal Cream at Boots, Farnborough Gate. As the latest addition to our #SeenOnShelves series, it’s another example of Buyerdock’s iQRcode™ being used on-pack to deliver digital product information. A single scan takes consumers beyond the packaging, providing access to digital product information that can be updated and expanded over time […]

A question we’re often asked is: “What’s stopping someone from copying a QR code? The short answer? Nothing. Like a traditional barcode, a QR code can be copied. What matters is the platform behind it, how product data is managed, where the code resolves, and what capabilities can be added over time. For most brands […]

California’s SB707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act marks an important milestone for brands selling textiles into the US. As the first mandatory textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in the United States, it introduces new obligations for producers and signals a broader shift towards greater responsibility for products throughout their lifecycle. What is SB707? SB707 requires […]

The European Commission’s latest updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) have been welcomed by many businesses. The changes include: For brands affected by EUDR, these changes may reduce some administrative burden. But at the same time, they also highlight a challenge that extends far beyond deforestation compliance. Even when reporting obligations change, businesses still […]

One of the most rewarding moments for any growing business is seeing something the team has worked hard to build being used in the real world. It’s always exciting to see Buyerdock’s iQRcode™ out in the wild. This time, we found it on BEAUTYPRO products at Oliver Bonas. Behind every QR code is a brand […]

The May 2026 Circular Economy Exchange brought together people from fashion, sustainability, academia, supply chain, and technology to discuss a simple question: what makes a Digital Product Passport genuinely useful for businesses and consumers? The Industry’s Biggest Challenge Is Data One of the clearest themes throughout the session was that many brands are asking for […]

When businesses think about Digital Product Passports, the first question is often where to begin. The answer isn’t to wait for every requirement to be defined. Start with the pieces that are already useful today. Create a GS1 compliant QR code for every product. Meet packaging and recycling requirements across your markets. Add product information […]