FMCG Packaging Accuracy and Compliance Report

This document is a research report that outlines the current state of FMCG packaging accuracy and compliance. It highlights the challenges faced by FMCG brands in managing packaging due to increasing complexity in languages, claims, and regulatory requirements. The report discusses findings from a GLG survey of 100 FMCG packaging professionals in North America and Europe, revealing significant pressure points in the artwork lifecycle. Key challenges include delays in regulatory checks, high reprint costs, and the inefficiencies of using fragmented tools for approvals. The report also identifies desired improvements, emphasizing the need for faster and more consistent packaging verification processes. Furthermore, it discusses the industry's shift towards automation as a solution to enhance accuracy and compliance while meeting retailer requirements. The document categorizes artwork maturity into three levels: emerging, developing, and advanced, indicating the varying degrees of automation and integration within FMCG teams.