At Kallik, we pride ourselves on staying close to the challenges, conversations, and innovations shaping the future of labeling and packaging. That means more than just keeping up with industry news, but being part of the dialogue.
In recent weeks, two of our team members represented Kallik at major industry events: Kallik’s Chief Delivery Officer, Beth Peckover, attended the 14th Pharma Packaging and Labeling Innovation Forum in Berlin, while Senior Vice President of Sales, Sharad Khusal, joined the virtual Q1 Productions 16th Semi-Annual Medical Device & Diagnostic Labeling Conference.
Both events offered a wealth of insight into where the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors are heading and what that means for labeling, artwork, and packaging operations. Below, we recap the major themes that emerged and look at how to stay one step ahead.
The Big Talking Point: ePI and the Digital Transformation of Labeling
One of the most prominent topics at the Berlin forum was electronic Product Information (ePI). As Beth shared, ePI was the subject of multiple discussions and presentations, and it’s clear why.
ePI represents the digital evolution of medical information, where product leaflets, patient information, and label content are made available electronically, typically via QR codes or online portals. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is leading the way with pilot programs exploring how this digital approach can improve patient access, enable faster updates, and support more sustainable, paperless labeling.
While the concept may sound straightforward, the implications for labeling and artwork are significant. ePI requires content to be managed in structured, modular formats rather than as static documents. Every change, whether a dosage update or a new safety warning, needs to be reflected instantly across both printed and digital formats.
That demands a high level of content agility, data accuracy, and process integration. For artwork and labeling teams, this means rethinking how they manage product information: moving from manual updates to centralized, automated systems that ensure every label, leaflet, and QR code is perfectly in sync.
As the industry transitions toward digital-first product information, companies will need to strike a careful balance between compliance, accessibility, and user experience. At Kallik, we see this as a huge opportunity for organizations to modernize their labeling operations, reduce risk, and streamline updates, while ensuring the same quality and consistency across every channel.
Pharma Supply Chain Pressures and the Need for Agility
Another major theme Beth noted at the Berlin event was the growing challenge of supply chain disruption in the pharmaceutical industry. Shortages of key materials and ingredients are forcing companies to source from alternative suppliers at short notice.
That might sound like a procurement issue, but it has deep implications for packaging and labeling. When suppliers or components change, the product specifications often change too. This ultimately means labels and artwork must be adapted quickly to reflect new details, batch information, or manufacturing locations.
This is where agility in packaging and labeling becomes critical. Companies that rely on manual updates, spreadsheets, or disjointed approval processes risk significant delays, inconsistencies, and even compliance breaches.
The takeaway from the forum was clear: businesses need flexible, responsive labeling systems that can handle change efficiently. Whether that’s updating artwork across multiple SKUs or localizing information for different markets, agility must be built into the process and not bolted on as an afterthought.
Beth comments on this, “At Kallik, we’ve long emphasized the importance of flexibility. True agility in labeling comes from centralized data, automation, and digital collaboration, allowing changes to cascade instantly across all materials while maintaining full traceability and compliance.”
Medical Device Labeling: Integration, Security, and Global Flexibility
Meanwhile, over at the Q1 Productions event, Sharad found that the conversations around medical device labeling echoed similar themes of agility and digital maturity.
One key area of interest was interoperability: the ability for labeling content to integrate seamlessly with other systems. Delegates were particularly keen to understand how digital labeling solutions can support standardized data formats and integrations with enterprise systems such as PLM, ERP, and regulatory databases.
This reflects a growing recognition that labeling no longer operates in isolation. To achieve efficiency and compliance at scale, it must connect directly to the systems that feed it data to ensure a single, authoritative source of truth.
Sharad shares, “Following my presentation, I received questions about the types of label formats supported by modern labeling platforms, especially around flexibility and customization.” Many companies face the challenge of managing region-specific label variations to meet different country regulations and language requirements. This is why it’s crucial to use a platform that can handle this diversity while still maintaining consistency and control.
Another recurring topic was cybersecurity. As more labeling operations move to the cloud, delegates were rightly concerned about data protection, malicious attacks, and the safeguarding of intellectual property. The message from attendees was clear: labeling vendors must not only deliver flexibility and integration but also ensure that cloud-based environments meet the highest security standards.
A Clear Message: The Industry Wants Confidence and Control
Across both conferences, the common thread was unmistakable. Whether it’s ePI in pharma, supply chain agility, or digitized labeling in the medical device space, organizations are looking for confidence and control. They want systems that allow them to adapt quickly, maintain compliance, and collaborate securely without sacrificing quality or speed.
It’s encouraging to see the industry aligning around these priorities. As labeling becomes more interconnected with wider digital ecosystems, the focus is shifting from reactive problem-solving to proactive transformation. Businesses are looking not just to comply with regulations but to future-proof their labeling operations for the next wave of change.
How Veraciti™ Supports This Digital Labeling Future
These are exactly the challenges that Veraciti™, Kallik’s enterprise labeling and artwork management platform, was built to solve. Veraciti™ provides a single, centralized hub for managing labeling content across all markets, products, and packaging types.
It enables full traceability, ensuring every change is controlled, approved, and published accurately. With automated workflows, content reuse, and structured data management, Veraciti™ gives organizations the agility they need to respond to supply chain changes, regulatory updates, or global variations without introducing risk.
Its cloud-based architecture offers the highest levels of security and scalability, allowing global teams to collaborate in real time while protecting sensitive information. And as the industry moves toward digital standards such as ePI, Veraciti™ is ready and supporting structured content formats and integrations that will help companies transition confidently into the digital labeling era.
Looking Ahead
The conversations at both conferences reinforced what we already know: the pace of change in pharmaceutical and medical device labeling is accelerating. New regulations, digital standards, and supply chain challenges are rewriting the rules - but they’re also opening the door to smarter, more efficient ways of working. At Kallik, we’re proud to be ahead of the game with this, offering some of the world’s largest organizations the solution to all their labeling and artwork needs, all in one single, cloud-based platform.
If you’d like to learn more about how Veraciti™ can help your organization adapt to these industry shifts, get in touch with our team by calling +44 (0) 1827 318100 or emailing enquiries@kallik.com.