Regulatory changes… This is just the beginning - are you ready?

The recent FDA labeling updates are just the beginning of what is widely expected to be a wave of regulatory change, and the impact will be felt far beyond the packaging artwork itself for both brands and private brand retailers.

Brent Hoxsey, VP of JPG North America, shares what’s coming and why now is the time act.

What we're seeing now is the start of a broader, more frequent cycle of government-mandated updates that will affect how products are presented, both on-shelf and online. For brand owners and private brand retailers who treat compliance as a one-time exercise, this is a warning. For those ready to modernise, it’s an opportunity.

This is a moment to think differently about packaging, about data and about the people, processes and technology that support both.

1. The true scope of the challenge

It’s easy to view FDA updates as isolated packaging adjustments. But that narrow view misses the bigger picture.

These regulatory changes affect:

• On-pack compliance: Labels, ingredients, claims, nutritional info.
• E-commerce content: Product pages, zoom images, copy blocks, and consumer-facing claims.

With regulatory shifts happening more frequently, and often with complex, category-specific nuances, those relying on disconnected systems or manual processes will find themselves constantly on the back foot.

2. From living in chaos to a controlled process

The key is moving from reactive to proactive, starting with acknowledging that FDA changes aren’t one-offs, they’re part of an ongoing requirement.

To get ahead, brand owners and private brand retailers need…

• A centralized system of record for all regulated product content
• Technology that links packaging and e-commerce assets, ensuring alignment and consistency
• Workflows that allow for speed, traceability and version control
• Partners who bring not only technical tools, but deep industry expertise to guide compliance and execution

3. Bridging on-shelf and e-commerce

The packaging you update for regulatory compliance is the same asset driving your e-commerce presence, but too often, these touchpoints are managed separately, leading to delays, duplication, and errors that erode consumer trust.

By centralizing regulatory content and integrating packaging and digital workflows, brands can ensure…

• Faster updates across all channels
• Fewer errors and reworks
• Greater visibility and accountability
• More consistent consumer messaging

4. This isn’t the last update – just the latest

Regulatory agility is now a core competitive advantage and the businesses that succeed will be the ones that treat this moment as a turning point, not a temporary inconvenience.

5. How we help brand owners and private brand retailers stay ahead

At JPG, we combine our proprietary technology with 45+ years of packaging experience to help brands navigate regulatory change with confidence.

We don’t just help you adapt - we help you lead…

• Our content management and artwork approval tools hold regulatory copy and specifications as a single source of truth.
• That data flows seamlessly into packaging and digital assets, keeping everything consistent, compliant and consumer ready.
• We own and operate our global production studios, so we maintain full control over every touchpoint, delivering fast, consistent and cost-effective updates across high sku volumes and global markets.

We’re already supporting leading global retailers and brand owners through this transition - helping them turn complex regulatory updates into streamlined, scalable solutions.

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