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SmartLinks Debuts a Self-Serve Platform for Product Packaging

— April 29, 2025 — Marketing
SmartLinks has launched a new self-serve platform that empowers brands, manufacturers, and retailers to transform physical products into dynamic digital touchpoints. With built-in support for QR and NFC technology, the platform helps businesses easily comply with emerging Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulations while unlocking new levels of consumer engagement.

A single scan gives consumers instant access to interactive content—think tutorials, offers, loyalty programs—and real-time product data, including ingredients, allergens, and recall alerts. The platform also localizes experiences by language, region, and retailer, turning every package into a smart, adaptable point of sale.

As regulatory and consumer demands grow, SmartLinks delivers a future-ready solution at the intersection of transparency, technology, and trust.

"The global transition from the trusty barcode to QR codes powered by GS1 marks the beginning of a new era of transparency, connecting products with consumers, supply chains and regulators like never before. At GS1 UK, we are committed to supporting businesses through this transformation, and SmartLinks is playing a vital role in making adoption simple and scalable. [...]"

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Trend Themes
1. Dynamic Digital Touchpoints - Transforming physical products into interactive experiences with QR and NFC technology enhances consumer engagement and provides real-time product data.
2. Localized Interactive Experiences - Adapting product packaging content by language and region allows for tailored consumer interactions and strengthens connections in diverse markets.
3. Digital Product Passports - Integrating Digital Product Passports into packaging complies with new regulations and demands for transparency while offering consumers detailed product insights.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Packaging - The smart packaging industry is revolutionizing consumer interaction with products through the integration of technology like QR and NFC for enhanced user experiences.
2. Regulatory Technology - Evolving regulatory demands, such as Digital Product Passports, present opportunities for regtech solutions to streamline compliance processes for manufacturers and retailers.
3. Supply Chain Transparency - Increased transparency requirements in supply chains drive innovation in creating traceable and informative product interactions, benefiting both consumers and regulators.
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