As we approach 2025, the food and beverage industry is preparing for significant changes due to the new HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar, or Salt) regulations. These regulations aim to reduce the promotion and consumption of unhealthy foods by imposing strict controls on product placement and promotional tactics. At Kallik, we understand the challenges our customers face in adapting to these regulatory changes. Our software, Veraciti, is designed to streamline the process of organizing, managing, approving, and printing labels, making compliance easier than ever.

Understanding the New HFSS Regulations

Starting in 2025, the HFSS regulations will impose the following restrictions:

1. Placement Restrictions:

  - HFSS products will be banned from prominent areas within stores, such as checkout zones, aisle ends, and store entrances.

  - Online retailers will also face restrictions, with HFSS products prohibited from appearing on homepages, landing pages, pop-up advertisements, and banner ads.

2. Volume Price Promotions:

  - Multibuy promotions, such as "buy one get one free" (BOGOF) and "3 for 2" deals, will no longer be allowed for HFSS products.

 - Discounts that apply specifically to larger volumes of HFSS foods will be banned to discourage over-purchasing and over-consumption.

These regulations are designed to create a healthier food environment by reducing the visibility and attractiveness of unhealthy food options, ultimately supporting public health initiatives to combat obesity and related health issues.

Impact on Our Customers

For retailers and manufacturers, these new regulations mean significant changes in how products are displayed and promoted. Compliance will require:

- Re-evaluating Store Layouts: Retailers will need to reorganize store layouts to ensure HFSS products are not in prominent locations.

- Adjusting Online Marketing: Online retailers must modify their website design and digital marketing strategies to comply with the new placement restrictions.

- Revising Promotional Strategies: All volume-based price promotions for HFSS products will need to be restructured or eliminated.

How Veraciti Can Help

Kallik’s Veraciti software is equipped to help our customers navigate these changes efficiently and effectively. Here’s how:

1. Streamlined Label Management

Veraciti makes it easier than ever to organize, change, and manage product labels. Our software allows for quick updates to label information, ensuring that any necessary changes due to the new regulations are implemented seamlessly.

2. ‘Where Used’ Function for Easy Mass Changes

The ‘Where Used’ function is a key feature in helping to maintain compliance. It can identify specific assets and recognize every artwork or label where they have been used previously. With ever-changing regulations, this makes the process of making bulk changes to icons, images, and phrases seamless, both facilitating and accelerating the process of achieving regulatory compliance.

3. Automatic Artwork Generation for Rapid Speed-to-Market

Veraciti’s unique Automated Artwork Generation (AAG) tool dynamically assembles the chosen pre-approved content. By using intelligent pre-approved templates to automatically generate the artwork or label, the need for human input is removed, reducing the risk of errors as well as rapidly decreasing project completion times. Labels or artworks can be created within seconds rather than days or weeks.

4. Reduce Artwork Costs by Upto 70% with Label Templates

Kallik's recent work with global consumer goods corporations illustrates the substantial cost savings achievable with intelligent label or artwork templates. By transitioning from manual alterations, which incurred significant expenses, to our cloud-based automated service, the manufacturers reduced artwork costs by 60-70%.

5. Eliminate Errors with Cascade

Cascade provides artworkers and designers with full control over how label or artwork assets are utilized. This level of control is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and adhering to regulatory requirements. By streamlining approved content directly into Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, Cascade ensures that all approved elements are seamlessly integrated into the design process.

6. Efficient Approval Processes

With Veraciti, the approval process for new labels and promotional materials is automated, reducing the time and effort required to ensure compliance. This is particularly important when dealing with large volumes of products that need to be updated simultaneously.

Stay Compliant with Kallik

The upcoming HFSS regulations present a significant challenge for the food and beverage industry, but with Kallik’s Veraciti software, compliance is straightforward. Our advanced label management solution is designed to handle the complexities of these regulatory changes, making the process of adapting to new rules as smooth and efficient as possible. By leveraging our innovative tools and functions, Veraciti ensures that your business remains compliant, allowing you to focus on what you do best – providing quality products to your customers.

Want to Know More?

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of the latest regulations? Speak to one of our labeling and artwork experts to learn more about how Veraciti™ can help your business thrive in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. 

Get in touch today at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

As a Gartner-recommended, leading provider of labeling solutions, Kallik is committed to helping chemical manufacturers navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance. The EU Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is a European Union regulation from 2008, which aligns the European Union system of classification, labeling and packaging of chemical substances and mixtures to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). The recent updates to the regulation bring significant changes that our customers need to be aware of.

In this blog, we will summarize and explain these new regulations and the steps you need to take, discuss their impact on chemical manufacturers, and demonstrate how Kallik’s Veraciti software can make compliance with these new regulations easier than ever.

Understanding the Updated CLP Regulations

The EU CLP Regulation is a cornerstone of chemical safety in Europe, ensuring that chemicals are classified, labeled, and packaged in a consistent manner to protect human health and the environment. The latest updates to the regulation include:

- Revised Hazard Classifications: Updated criteria for physical, health, and environmental hazards to ensure more precise classifications.

- Enhanced Labeling Requirements: New standardized hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, and precautionary statements to improve hazard communication.

- Stricter Packaging Standards: More rigorous requirements to prevent leaks and ensure child-resistant and tactile packaging for hazardous chemicals.

- Updated Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Enhanced requirements for detailed information about chemical properties, hazards, and safe handling practices.

- Digital documents: By adding QR codes to labels, users can simply scan the codes on smartphones to access digital product information and safety data sheets hosted on a portal.

Impact on Chemical Manufacturers

For chemical manufacturers, these regulatory updates mean a comprehensive review and update of all product labels and packaging to ensure compliance. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including fines, product recalls, and reputational damage. Key challenges include:

- Mass Label Updates: The need to update labels across potentially thousands of products quickly and accurately.
- Complex Data Management: Ensuring all relevant product information is current and correctly applied to labels.
- Regulatory Adherence: Keeping up with ongoing regulatory changes and ensuring all labels remain compliant.

Key Implementation Dates and Deadlines

Understanding the timeline for the implementation of the new CLP regulations is crucial for ensuring compliance. Here are the key dates and deadlines you need to be aware of:

January 1, 2025: The revised hazard classifications must be applied to all new chemicals placed on the market.

June 1, 2025: Existing chemicals on the market must comply with the updated hazard classifications and labeling requirements.

December 1, 2025: Updated Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be available for all chemicals in accordance with the new regulations.

January 1, 2026: All packaging must meet the new standards to ensure safety and compliance.

These deadlines are critical for chemical manufacturers to ensure that their products remain compliant and avoid any disruptions in their supply chain.

How Veraciti Simplifies Compliance

When it comes to major regulatory changes like these, there are a couple of ways to go about making these mass changes. Businesses can employ an agency to manually work through identifying and modifying every label and artwork that needs changing, or alternatively, you can invest in software that although may be costly, will accurately make these changes in a fraction of the time. The best part? You’re set for the future too! Any further regulations that are introduced in six weeks, six months or six years, the software is ready to handle them with ease.

What’s the Process with Veraciti?

With Veraciti you have the power to update 10,000 labels in just 14 days versus six months with conventional methods. A lot of this is down to our innovative and unique use of automation. This was recently proven by a Kallik customer and very much apprciated.

The ‘Where Used’ function facilitates easy mass changes by identifying and updating specific assets across all related artworks and labels, ensuring regulatory compliance. So when you’re looking to update one specific warning symbol, you can simply search for this on our system and the ‘Where Used’ will quickly, accurately and reliably locate every use of this symbol.

Furthermore, in Veraciti you can easily search for base chemicals that have been reclassified and an impact assessment will identify all product labels which require an update.

Then when it comes to automatically making changes, there’s no need to worry about any layout errors with accommodating new symbols because Veraciti will flag up any issues. Say you’ve changed the point size of some of your warning symbols and now it doesn’t quite fit your labels, Veraciti will warn you of this and highlight the need for manual intervention.

And if you’re dealing with products of different sizes, Veraciti is prepared to deal with that too. Label symbols are a minimum size based on the container, so when the size of the container changes, so does the symbol. As a result, Veraciti can apply some business rules logic to ensure the correct size is used corresponding to the size of the container.

Not only does this all ensure that your labels are compliant, avoiding costly recalls and dangerous consequences, but it also ensures complete accuracy. Overall this equates to a substantial cost savings, with case studies showing up to 70% reduction in artwork costs by transitioning from manual to automated label generation using cloud-based templates.

Furthermore, with the use of our Automated Artwork Generation (AAG) tool and the Cascade, it’s never been easier to maintain brand consistency. Cascade also allows for integration of approved elements directly into design software like Adobe InDesign or Illustrator for extra control over the assets. Additionally, Veraciti automates the approval process, speeding up the process even further and minimizing the time spent on making updates.

Stay Compliant With Kallik

The updated EU CLP regulations present significant challenges for chemical manufacturers, but with Kallik’s Veraciti software, compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. Our advanced labeling solution simplifies the entire process, from managing data and making mass changes to ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient printing. By leveraging automation and AI, Veraciti helps you stay ahead of regulatory changes and focus on what you do best: delivering high-quality chemical products.

Want to Know More?

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of the latest regulations? Speak to one of our labeling and artwork experts to learn more about how Veraciti™ can help your business thrive in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

Get in touch today at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, enterprise organizations face a myriad of challenges when integrating new products into their portfolios. From streamlining product integration to ensuring regulatory compliance and managing complex audit processes, the task can seem daunting. However, with the right tools and strategies in place, organizations can navigate mergers with ease, ensuring a seamless transition and unlocking new opportunities for growth. Enter Veraciti, a trusted partner in label management solutions, dedicated to simplifying the complexities of mergers and acquisitions for enterprise organizations. That’s where our end-to-end enterprise labeling and artwork software, Veraciti, can help.

Streamlining Product Integration:

One of the biggest challenges in mergers and acquisitions is integrating new products into existing portfolios seamlessly. Veraciti offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features designed to streamline this process. From automated artwork generation to centralized label management, Veraciti enables organizations to bring 100 new products on board with ease, minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency.

Rapid Name Changes:

Veraciti makes it quick and easy to change company names, brand names and company ownership of brands,thanks to our Automated Artwork Generation (AAG) tool and label templates. Gone are the days of hiring a team to spend months manually changing labels and artwork if your company undergoes a re-brand or merger, instead you can execute name changes in as little as 10 seconds with Veraciti. AAG ensures accuracy by maintaining one single, company and/or brand name, approved address and logo, automatically updating hundreds of labels in minutes.

Streamlined Logo Management:

Veraciti simplifies logo management by vectorizing logos, regardless of their size variations. With only one copy of each asset, resizing logos becomes effortless without compromising quality. This centralized approach also makes logo management easier and more efficient.

Automated Inspection:

Veraciti significantly reduces the need for manual inspection by utilizing automation to increase accuracy. Unlike other platforms where each label must be opened individually for inspection, Veraciti allows for sample checks, saving time and resources while maintaining precision.

With Veraciti, companies can navigate all of the usual complexities that come with mergers and acquisitions with ease, ensuring swift and accurate updates across all products and labels.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance:

With regulatory requirements becoming increasingly stringent, ensuring compliance across a diverse range of products is paramount. Veraciti's robust compliance management capabilities help organizations navigate regulatory complexities with confidence. By providing real-time insights into labeling requirements and facilitating bulk changes seamlessly, Veraciti ensures that organizations remain compliant with industry standards throughout the merger process.

Scalability Made Easy:

One of the key benefits of partnering with Veraciti is scalability. As organizations undergo mergers and acquisitions, the need for scalable solutions becomes more pronounced. Veraciti's cloud-based deployment ensures that organizations can scale their label management capabilities effortlessly, accommodating new products and expanding operations with ease.

Case Study: Aspen's Success Story:

A 20-year-old major surgical device manufacturer comprised of 18 acquisitions, recently turned to Veraciti to standardize label printing across all factories. During Veraciti's implementation, Aspen brought on two more companies, seamlessly integrating them into the original project with no time overrun. Thanks to Veraciti's cloud deployment, the enterprise was able to add new companies with ease, demonstrating the scalability and efficiency of Veraciti's solutions.

So there you have it - navigating mergers and acquisitions doesn't have to be a daunting task. With Veraciti's comprehensive suite of label management solutions, organizations can streamline product integration, ensure regulatory compliance, manage audit and approval processes, and scale their operations with ease. By partnering with Veraciti, enterprise organizations can navigate mergers with confidence, unlocking new opportunities for growth and success.

Want to know more about how Kallik can help you? Download our free guide on labeling and artwork trends in 2024 to get started on transforming your cosmetic labeling and artwork management. Speak to one of our labeling and artwork experts for more information by emailing enquiries@kallik.com, calling +44 1827 318100 or filling in the form here.

In today's fast-paced business landscape, the ability to adapt and evolve is not just a competitive advantage; it's a necessity. With consumer preferences shifting, regulatory requirements evolving, and market dynamics changing rapidly, organizations must be agile in responding to these challenges. Nowhere is this need for speed more evident than in the realm of label management, where updating thousands of product labels swiftly can make all the difference between staying ahead or falling behind.

Everyone’s favorite hot topic: Artificial intelligence

The traditional approach to label management, with its manual processes and cumbersome workflows, is no longer sufficient in meeting the demands of the modern business environment. Thankfully, the emergence of AI and automation has ushered in a new era of efficiency and productivity. Veraciti, a leading provider of label management solutions, has been at the forefront of this transformation, featuring automation and investing in AI to aid and streamline label and artwork management processes.

Kallik’s Assisted Tool of Migration (AToM), the first of its kind in the labeling and artwork industry, leverages the power of AI to streamline the entire label and data migration process, from a variety of content sources, reducing manual effort and potential for errors. It works by extracting content labels or artworks in any format and generating intelligent templates with regulatory and brand logic included as standard. Further to this, AToM is also incredibly intelligent when it comes to identifying aspects of your content that may lead to errors and issues further down the line.

Let’s talk automation: Automated Artwork Generation

Another of Veraciti's flagship offerings is its Automated Artwork Generation (AAG) function. AAG dynamically assembles the chosen pre-approved content. By using intelligent pre-approved templates to automatically generate the artwork or label, the need for human input is removed, reducing the risk of errors as well as rapidly decreasing project completion times. Labels or artworks are created within seconds rather than days or weeks. This revolutionary technology not only accelerates the label design process but also ensures consistency and accuracy across all product labels - which is a huge improvement compared to traditional methods.

Speed without compromising on compliance with the ‘Where Used’ function

But speed alone is not enough; organizations must also ensure compliance and consistency in their label management processes. The ‘Where Used’ function is a key feature in helping to maintain compliance while also increasing speed-to-market. It has the ability to identify specific components and recognize every artwork or label where they have been used previously. With ever-changing regulations, this makes the process of making bulk changes to icons, images and phrases seamless, both facilitating and accelerating the process of achieving regulatory compliance. Whether it's updating warnings to meet FDA labeling requirements or incorporating new branding elements, the 'Where Used' function ensures that every change is implemented efficiently and accurately.

Change 10,000 product labels in just 14 days rather than six months

In a world where every second counts, efficiency is paramount. One Kallik customer using Veraciti updated 10,000 product labels in 14 days gain a significant competitive advantage, allowing them to respond swiftly to market demands and stay ahead of the curve. With Veraciti's AI-powered solutions and innovative features like AAG and 'Where Used,' organizations can unlock new levels of efficiency and productivity, enabling them to thrive in today's fast-paced business environment.

Want to know more about how Kallik can help you? Whether you’re in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or even the cosmetic industry, our experts are ready to help you transform your labeling and artwork management with the help of our innovative software, leading the way in the labeling and artwork software space. 

Get in touch today to see what we can do for you at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

As Brexit unfolded, the packaging and labelling industry experienced a seismic shift in regulations. Manufacturers and distributors scrambled to adapt to new requirements governing product packaging, labelling, and artwork. In this blog, we explore the ways Brexit has impacted the industry so far and look at how businesses are still adapting today. We also look at how you can prepare your business for future regulation changes to ensure you’re staying compliant and ahead of the curve.

Brexit's Impact on Packaging and labelling:

Brexit brought about significant changes in regulations governing product packaging and labelling in the UK. With the UK's departure from the EU, businesses faced a slew of challenges and uncertainty, including navigating customs checks, tariffs, and country-of-origin labelling requirements.

Even now, there is uncertainty surrounding the UKCA and the latest Windsor Framework Regulations which will see the introduction of a ‘UK Only’ label for pharmaceuticals but not medical devices that contain pharmaceutical products like an inhaler. Moreover, the need to comply with UK-specific regulations alongside existing EU standards added complexity to an already intricate regulatory landscape.

Changes in Regulation: With the UK leaving the EU, there have been changes in regulations governing product packaging and labelling. UK-specific regulations now apply, and businesses must ensure compliance with both UK and EU regulations if they are trading in both markets.

Customs and Tariffs: Brexit has introduced customs checks and tariffs for goods moving between the UK and the EU. This has implications for product packaging as businesses may need to include additional information for customs purposes.

Country of Origin labelling: Products manufactured in the UK now require clear labelling to indicate their country of origin. This is important for both domestic and international trade, as it impacts tariffs and trade agreements.

Product Standards and Certification: UK businesses exporting to the EU must comply with EU product standards and certification requirements. This may necessitate changes to packaging and labelling to ensure that products meet EU regulations.

Changes in Import/Export Documentation: Brexit has introduced new documentation requirements for importing and exporting goods between the UK and the EU. This includes changes to paperwork such as customs declarations, which may need to be reflected on product packaging.

Health and Safety Regulations: The UK has the authority to set its own health and safety regulations post-Brexit. This may result in changes to labelling requirements to ensure compliance with UK-specific regulations.

Language Requirements: Products sold in the UK may no longer be required to have labelling in multiple languages as mandated by EU regulations. However, businesses exporting to the EU will still need to comply with EU language requirements.

Packaging Waste Regulations: The UK has its own packaging waste regulations separate from those of the EU. Businesses may need to adjust packaging designs to comply with UK-specific waste management regulations.

Product Marking: The UK has introduced a new UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking to replace the CE marking for certain products sold in Great Britain. This change may require updates to product packaging and labelling to reflect the new marking.

Data Protection and Privacy: Changes in data protection laws post-Brexit may require adjustments to packaging and labelling to ensure compliance with UK data protection regulations, especially regarding the handling of personal data.

These changes are only some of the key areas where Brexit has impacted the labelling, and artwork of products sold and manufactured in the UK and there are still new regulations emerging even now in 2024. For example, the new Windsor Framework Regulations on the requirement to mark products as ‘UK Only’ will commence in January 2025. As a result, it is crucial for businesses operating in the UK market to stay informed about evolving regulations and to be prepared for further changes. If there is one thing that Brexit and its aftereffects has taught us, it’s to be prepared with a system that can handle mass changes with ease.

Adapting to Regulatory Changes with Veraciti™:

Now let’s talk about how to prepare your business for any future regulatory changes that may be on the horizon and could cost your organization a lot of time and money.

Bob Tilling, Kallik’s VP of Global Sales, explains how Veraciti™ can take the stress out of mass labelling and artwork changes. “Amidst the chaos, Veraciti™ has proven to be a reliable partner for businesses seeking to navigate the evolving regulatory environment post-Brexit. Leveraging its cutting-edge technology and expertise, Veraciti™ offers a comprehensive solution to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with regulatory changes.”

“Through features like 'Where Used' and Automated Artwork Generation, Veraciti™ empowers companies to make mass changes efficiently while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Additionally, Veraciti™'s label templates and Cascade feature significantly reduce errors and streamline the approval process, ultimately enhancing speed-to-market and reducing costs. With real-time updates, seamless integration supported by AI and 24/7 support from our experts on the Kallik Service Desk, you can navigate regulation changes with complete confidence thanks to Veraciti™.” Bob explains.

Brexit has undoubtedly reshaped the regulatory landscape for the packaging and labelling industry in the UK. However, with the right partner by their side, businesses can navigate these changes with confidence and ease. Veraciti™'s adaptable solutions empower businesses to stay compliant, meet deadlines, and thrive in a post-Brexit world.

Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of post-Brexit regulations? Download our FREE guide on navigating the new Windsor Framework regulations to stay ahead of the curve. Speak to one of our labelling and artwork experts to learn more about how Veraciti™ can help your business thrive in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. 

Get in touch today at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100. 

In the wake of Brexit, the regulations on medicinal products are undergoing significant changes. It is crucial for companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of these products to the UK to keep well-informed in order to ensure compliance and avoid potentially expensive recalls and penalties.

Our labeling and artwork expert, Bob Tilling, VP of Global Sales here at Kallik, says, “When it comes to the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, compliance can be life or death for patients using the products. And with regulations changing constantly at the moment, it’s important to be using a labeling and artwork management system that’s futureproof and can easily make mass changes with minimal stress and hassle.”

The recent announcement of the new labeling and packaging requirements under the Windsor Framework Agreement means organizations will now have to make mass changes to their product packaging in order to stay compliant. To help you understand these regulations and their implications, we've compiled a comprehensive guide. Here's a brief overview of what to expect.

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Part 1 - Understanding the New Windsor Framework Regulations, Who They’ll Affect, and What Steps to Take:

The Windsor Framework, born out of post-Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU, mandates labeling changes for goods intended for sale in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Notably, from January 1, 2025, all UK medicinal products must bear a 'UK Only' label, impacting various stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies and retailers. Failure to comply could lead to goods being halted at the border, causing significant delays and potential financial penalties.

Part 2 - How End-to-End Labeling and Artwork Management Software Can Help:

In the face of these regulatory changes, leveraging modern technology becomes imperative. Enter Veraciti™, an innovative software solution offered by Kallik, designed to streamline labeling and artwork management processes. Through features like 'Where Used' and Automated Artwork Generation, Veraciti™ empowers companies to make mass changes efficiently while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Additionally, Veraciti™'s label templates and Cascade feature significantly reduce errors and streamline the approval process, ultimately enhancing speed-to-market and reducing costs. 

Read Our Guide to Get Ahead Now

With the deadline for compliance looming, proactive action is essential. By understanding the Windsor Framework Regulations and leveraging tools like Veraciti™, companies can navigate these changes with confidence. Ensuring compliance not only mitigates risks but also safeguards consumer safety and maintains market competitiveness. Don't wait until it's too late. Take steps now to adapt and thrive in this evolving regulatory landscape. 

Stay Informed, Stay Compliant, And Stay Ahead With Kallik

To delve deeper into these topics and explore how Veraciti™ can revolutionize your labeling and artwork processes, download our full guide for FREE today here. For further inquiries or assistance, contact us at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

In today's interconnected world, enjoying snacks from around the globe is a common pleasure. But sometimes, the language on the packaging can make things confusing. Luckily, there are ways for manufacturers to easily overcome language barriers in food and beverage packaging. We sat down with our food and beverage expert, Avinash Voodi, to discuss how.

Avinash explains, “The world of multilingual packaging used to be so difficult to navigate. Having to go to send artwork and labels off to the relevant country for translation each time can be extremely costly and time consuming. But with intelligent, automated, cloud-based labeling and artwork software, these problems are now a thing of the past as you can generate a local language label or artwork using previously approved translations in just one click.”

Avinash’s favourite snack - the Roma Sandwich

Take, for example, the 'Roma Sandwich,' a popular biscuit snack from Bali. While its flavors may be exciting, what really makes a difference is the effort put into its packaging.

When you look at the 'Roma Sandwich' packaging, you'll notice it's not just pretty pictures. It also has information in different languages like Bahasa and English. This makes it easier for everyone to understand what they're buying and enjoy it fully. Not only does this make a product more accessible to consumers all over the world, but this helps to avoid dangerous issues with potential ingredient allergies. 

But making multilingual packaging isn't easy. First, you need to pick a main language to base everything on. Then, you have to gather and put together all the different translations from various sources. This job usually falls to someone skilled in coordinating artwork.

Translation agencies and language experts also play a crucial role. They make sure that all the translated content makes sense and stays true to the original meaning. But with so much going on, mistakes can happen, and that's where modern solutions step in.

What Kallik Can Do For Your Multilingual Packaging Problems

Avinash explains, “Big companies in the food and beverage industry are using intelligent, automated, cloud-based software to streamline this process and ensure accuracy and compliance while saving time and money. Kallik’s cloud-based platform, Veraciti™, does exactly this. It brings together all the content in one place, making translations easier and reducing the chances of errors.”

Veraciti™ does things very differently to our competitors by managing individual phrases and version controlling them and sending them for approval. This means that when a user is creating a label or artwork, they can quickly and simply select an additional country or region and let Veraciti automatically use the pre-approved phrases, translated into the language they need. This not only streamlines the process but also reduces the workload, enhancing product accessibility as well as cutting costs and providing faster speed-to-market.

Some of Veraciti™’s unique functions that help manage and generate translated packaging: 

• Label templates make it easy to generate a label with all of the correct symbols and information in the correct places
• Asset and phrase managers store icons, phrases, symbols and translations that have been pre-approved and are ready to be imported into a label template
• The Automated Artwork Generation (AAG) tool takes translated content and turns it into high-quality packaging designs quickly and accurately and if changes need to be made it can handle them with ease

It’s time to embrace new label and artwork technology

As we move forward into 2024, it's clear that embracing new technology is crucial for staying competitive. Consumer expectations are always changing, so we need to keep up. By innovating in packaging, we can make sure that everyone can enjoy their snacks, no matter what language they speak. 

Veraciti™ is way ahead of its competitors, with 20 years of experience in the cloud and using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to speed up the label and artwork data migration process, we’re ready for the future.

Want to know more?

Whether you’re in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or even the cosmetic industry, our experts can help you solve your multilingual packaging problems. 

Get in touch today at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

In the world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), effective brand management is crucial for staying ahead of the competition. With brands expanding globally, the challenges of maintaining consistency, compliance, and quality across various markets have become increasingly complex. Fortunately, cloud-based collaboration platforms are revolutionizing the way CPG and FMCG companies manage their brands worldwide.

Here at Kallik, our label and artwork management software, Veraciti, has been on the cloud for 20 years. So when it comes to the cloud, we’ve got the experience and the expertise. Let’s look at some of the challenges involved in global brand management and how cloud-based software can help. 

Global Brand Management: A Complex Challenge

Managing a global brand involves coordinating efforts across multiple teams, both internal and external to the organization, and often located in different regions or even continents. From packaging design to regulatory compliance, every aspect must align with the brand's identity while meeting local regulations and consumer preferences. Traditionally, this process relied heavily on email exchanges, file sharing, and manual tracking, leading to compliance issues, inefficiencies, version control problems, and delays. 

Enter Cloud-Based Collaboration Platforms

Cloud-based collaboration platforms offer a centralized hub where teams can work together seamlessly, regardless of their physical location. These platforms provide a wide range of features specifically designed to streamline global brand management:

1. Annotation and Markup Tools: Cloud-based platforms offer annotation and markup tools that allow users to provide feedback directly on packaging designs or branding materials. This real-time collaboration eliminates the need for lengthy email chains and ensures that all stakeholders are on the same page. Where appropriate everyone can see everyone else’s comments which can dramatically help to reduce approval times.  

2. Real-Time Updates: With cloud-based collaboration, updates to documents or designs are instantly visible to all team members. This real-time synchronization ensures that everyone is working with the latest version, reducing the risk of errors or inconsistencies. 

3. Audit Trails and Change Tracking: Cloud platforms maintain detailed audit trails that track every change made to a document or design. Team members can easily see who made the change, when it was made, and why it was made. This transparency not only improves accountability but also facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements. 

4. Instant Access to the Latest Version of Assets and Content: By storing assets and content in the cloud, teams can access them from anywhere, at any time. This ensures that suppliers, translation agencies, label makers, carton manufacturers, anyone who is involved in the supply chain, has full visibility of the latest version and only the latest version. Whether it's a packaging design template or regulatory documentation, this ensures that teams can respond quickly to market demands or regulatory changes. 

Benefits For All Departments

For marketing teams, cloud-based collaboration streamlines the process of creating and updating packaging designs, ensuring consistency across products. Real-time collaboration tools facilitate brainstorming sessions and creative reviews, leading to faster decision-making and more innovative ideas. 

Equally, quality assurance and regulatory compliance teams benefit from the ability to track changes and maintain version control, ensuring that packaging materials meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Audit trails provide a clear record of all changes, making it easier to identify and address any issues that arise. 

How Kallik Can Help

Cloud-based collaboration platforms, such as Veraciti by Kallik, offer a comprehensive solution to simplify global brand management. Veraciti offers users a wide range of collaborative tools, but some of the tools that really streamline the production and management of labels and artwork are:

Content Collation: Veraciti facilitates cross-departmental collaboration during content collation for label creation, ensuring alignment with all relevant teams, ultimately expediting artwork creation, approval processes, and enabling future changes to be made quickly and accurately. 

Asset and Phrase Manager: Veraciti's Asset and Phrase Managers centralize label and artwork components like icons, phrases, and translations, allowing users to organize, pre-approve, and reuse assets with complete version control and audit trails, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting multilingual content management and updates.

Comparison Tool: The comparison tool can be used to identify the differences between two different versions of labels or artwork, allowing approvers to focus on reviewing the changes and avoiding time wasted reviewing the entire artwork or label. If someone removes a symbol by mistake for example, then it's extremely easy to spot.

Annotation Tool: The Annotation Tool in Veraciti enables users to mark up artwork, record questions and comments in a side log, measure artwork dimensions, utilize various checking and measuring tools, link elements, add notes, and employ a color-coded system for real-time identification of contributors.

Approval Process: Veraciti facilitates approval processes by enabling annotating and commenting on artwork or labels, fostering transparent communication and collaboration among users, and supporting both single-stage and multi-stage approval workflows. 

Conclusion

In today's globalized marketplace, effective brand management requires seamless collaboration across teams and regions. Cloud-based collaboration platforms offer a solution to the challenges of managing CPG and FMCG brands on a global scale. 

By providing annotation and markup tools, real-time updates, audit trails, and instant access to assets, these platforms empower teams across the world to work together more efficiently, ensuring brand consistency, compliance, and quality across all products. Embracing cloud-based collaboration is not just a technological upgrade—it's a strategic imperative for CPG and FMCG companies looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.

To learn more about how Veraciti can streamline your global brand management processes and enhance collaboration across your teams, speak to one of our labeling and artwork experts today at enquiries@kallik.com. 

With operations spanning across different time zones and locations, global businesses require assistance that transcends geographical boundaries and operates around the clock. This is where cloud-based software really shines. With a remote 24/7 service desk that can instantly be accessed anywhere across the world at any time, keeping your business running like clockwork has never been easier thanks to the cloud.

Let's look at the pros of the globally accessible, around-the-clock support available through cloud software and how it can transform the way businesses operate. 

Benefits of Using Cloud-Based Software service desk:

Standardized support: Cloud-based support systems ensure a standardized service by ensuring that all users worldwide are consistently operating on the same version of the system. This uniformity simplifies the support process, as there's only one common product and method of operation to address. With cloud software, updates are automatically applied to all users, eliminating the challenges of assisting customers on different versions. This standardization streamlines support efforts, making it easier to provide efficient assistance to users across the globe.

Resolving Critical Issues Off-Hours: Emergencies don't adhere to traditional office hours. Around-the-clock support ensures that businesses can address critical issues promptly, even during weekends or holidays, minimizing downtime and potential losses.

Supporting International Clients: With a global clientele, businesses need support services that align with their diverse operational hours. Accessible support enables seamless communication and assistance for clients worldwide, fostering strong relationships and trust. There’s no need for various service desk teams dotted around the world, with one harmonious team based in the same location offering support to clients thousands of miles away. No matter where you’re based or where your provider is based, you get the same fantastic service. 

Veraciti's 24/7 Global Support:

At Kallik, we understand the importance of providing uninterrupted support to our clients. Our global service desk is available 24/7 through various channels, including phone, website, email, and live chat. We've streamlined the process of seeking assistance through an easy-to-navigate form, allowing you to convey the impact on your production, thereby prioritizing critical issues efficiently. Whether you're in London or Los Angeles, Sydney or Singapore, our dedicated professionals are available around the clock to assist you. With our global reach, you can access support whenever you need it, regardless of time zone differences. 

Multiple Channels for Convenience

We understand that every customer has their preferred mode of communication. That's why we offer multiple channels to reach our service desk, including phone, website, email, and live chat. Whether you're on the go or in the office, getting in touch with us is effortless and convenient. 

Streamlined Ticketing Process

Our streamlined ticketing process ensures that your issue is addressed promptly and efficiently. With an easy-to-navigate form, you can provide us with all the necessary details upfront, including the impact on your production. This helps us prioritize your ticket appropriately and expedite the resolution process. 

Transparent Communication

Once you've created a ticket, our system ensures transparent communication and efficient resolution. You'll receive an email acknowledging the creation of the ticket along with a unique ticket number. With our easy-to-use Kallik Service Desk portal, you can track the progress of your ticket, ensuring visibility and accountability. 

Proactive Engagement

Our service desk team doesn't wait for you to reach out—we're proactive in our approach to resolving issues. We'll provide regular updates via email, informing you of any actions taken on your ticket. If further information is required, we'll reach out promptly, ensuring a swift resolution to your issue. 

Empowering Self-Service

Through the Kallik portal, you have the power to manage your support cases with ease. You can filter your cases, add comments, and track the status of your tickets—all from one centralized platform. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and resources you need to resolve issues independently whenever possible. 

Worried About Not Having a Local Service Desk?

Some organizations may have concerns about receiving support from a team located remotely. However, our global service desk team is equipped with the expertise and tools necessary to provide exceptional assistance, regardless of geographical proximity. With prompt responses, personalized attention, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, our service desk team ensures that distance is never a barrier to quality service. 

The Stats Speak for Themselves:

In February 2024 alone, the Kallik Service Desk team achieved fantastic SLA (service level agreement) compliance rates. With 100% response and resolution rate for severity 1 incidents, closely followed by 100% for response and 95.65% for resolution for severity 2 incidents.. What’s more, the team’s average response time ranged from just 11.5 to 14 minutes depending on the severity of the incident. Internal quality checks on the team’s ticket management resulted in an average compliance score of 93%.

Despite serving Veraciti users scattered across the globe, he geographical distance between our Service Desk and our customers posed no issue, as our team efficiently resolved incidents and provided top-tier support with ease. 

Benefits of 24/7 Support:

Having service desk that offers 24/7 support brings many benefits, including:

• Increased operational efficiency
• Minimized downtime and disruptions
• Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Improved productivity and business continuity

In conclusion, choosing a cloud-based platform like Veraciti that offers 24/7 global service desk support means unparalleled accessibility, convenience, and efficiency. With multiple channels for communication, a streamlined ticketing process, transparent communication, proactive engagement, and empowering self-service options, we're committed to delivering exceptional support experiences to our customers worldwide. So, if you’re looking to move to a cloud-based platform but you’re worried about the level of support you might receive, rest assured that fantastic service is far easier to achieve with the cloud, no matter where you are in the world.

Want to know more?

Whether you’re in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or even the cosmetic industry, our experts are ready to help you transform your labeling and artwork management with the help of our innovative software, leading the way in the labeling and artwork software space.

Get in touch today to see what we can do for you at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.

As we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), it’s a chance to reflect on the importance of representation, opportunity, and inclusion in the technology industry. Highlighting the contributions of women in tech not only recognizes their achievements but also inspires the next generation of female leaders.

Our CEO, Gurdip Singh, shares his thoughts on the significance of IWD and our commitment to empowering women in the industry: "IWD serves as a powerful platform for highlighting the contributions of women in tech and encouraging a new generation of female talent. At Kallik, we are proud to support and celebrate women in the workplace, and we are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse environment for all. 

"We believe that diversity is not just a goal – it's a necessity for driving innovation and creating a better future for all."

The Importance of Diversity in Technology

The importance of diversity in the workplace cannot be overstated. The digital world is evolving every day and it’s essential that the teams building these technologies reflect the diverse perspectives of the global population.

Despite progress in recent years, women remain underrepresented across many areas of the technology sector. According to research from Women in Tech, women currently make up around 26% of the UK tech workforce and in engineering and technology roles specifically, women make up just 16.9% of the workforce.  

Across STEM professions more broadly, women now make up 27.6% of the UK workforce, representing over 1.4 million professionals, the highest level recorded to date, but progress continues to be gradual. 

The Power of Representation

Representation plays a key role in encouraging more women to consider careers in technology. Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to technological progress.

Ada Lovelace, widely recognized as the world’s first computer programmer, wrote the first algorithm designed for machine processing. Hedy Lamarr helped develop frequency-hopping technology that later influenced WiFi and Bluetooth systems. And the mathematicians featured in Hidden Figures played a vital role in NASA’s early space missions.

Highlighting these stories helps show that women have always been part of technological innovation and will continue to shape its future.

Technology Careers are More Diverse Than Many People Think

Encouraging more women to pursue careers in tech starts with awareness of the many different roles available within the industry.

You don’t always need to be technical to work in tech!

Beth Peckover, Chief Delivery Officer at Kallik, emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diverse range of roles available within the tech industry, both technical and non-technical. “I think one of the big issues is that young girls thinking about their future career don't see working in tech as something that appeals to them, and that only people who can code or know the ins and outs of computing can work in this space, which absolutely isn't the case,” Beth said.

Equally, Trupti Pradhan, VP Quality at Kallik, talks about the need to emphasise all careers available in the IT world: "I would advise all young women, to take a set back, rethink on where they want to be? Re-think about their current career growth, earnings, how competent they are and develop their skills in such a niche industry, there are tremendous options available just by doing some research and breaking the stereotypes. Seeking an early education about the different areas of the IT world, when they step in, would just make the future path easy and maintain balance in the education and work experience.  I truly believe we have an immense power, strength and decision making ability, just matter of using it at the right place and at the right time."

Technology organizations rely on professionals across project management, quality assurance, marketing, operations, and many other disciplines. Raising awareness of these career paths can help broaden perceptions of the industry.

Looking Ahead

Diversity is not just a buzzword. It is a key driver of innovation and progress. At Kallik, we are committed to supporting women in technology through inclusive policies, mentorship opportunities, and a culture that values diverse perspectives.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s an opportunity to recognize the progress made while continuing to work toward a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in the tech industry.

Advice for the Next Generation

Finally, we wanted to conclude this piece with some advice for young women who may be starting out in the tech industry, may be considering whether a job in tech is right for them, or may be feeling overwhelmed and wondering where to go with their career. 

Beth Peckover, Chief Delivery Officer: "For those that have decided to pursue a career in IT, this would be my advice: Apply for the job even if you don't tick all the boxes. Statistically, men apply for jobs where they meet only 60% of the qualifications, while women often hesitate unless they feel fully qualified. Instead of focusing solely on the qualifications you lack, highlight the skills, experiences, and strengths you do possess. Remember, employers often value potential and attitude just as much as they do specific experience.

“Scary is good. You need to push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to grow and develop, and if you feel you are just coasting in your current role, it's time to look for something new which will challenge you.

“Find your champion. I have been fortunate in my career to work with people who wanted to help me to progress and gave me advice and opportunities to do so. Work hard, be kind, help others to succeed and you'll find you get the same in return.”

Trupti Pradhan, VP Quality: "I would advise all young women, to take a set back, rethink on where they want to be? Re-think about their current career growth, earnings, how competent they are and develop their skills in such a niche industry, there are tremendous options available just by doing some research and breaking the stereotypes. Seeking an early education about the different areas of the IT world, when they step in, would just make the future path easy and maintain balance in the education and work experience. 

"I truly believe we have an immense power, strength and decision making ability, just matter of using it at the right place and at the right time."

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s important to recognize both the achievements of women in technology and the opportunities ahead. By continuing to champion inclusion, mentorship, and opportunity, we can help inspire the next generation of women to shape the future of technology.