{"id":14564,"date":"2024-12-19T17:38:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nilorn.com\/okategoriserad\/the-role-of-compliance-in-labelling-why-it-matters-and-whats-next\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:26:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:26:53","slug":"the-role-of-compliance-in-labelling-why-it-matters-and-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nilorn.com\/sv\/intervju\/the-role-of-compliance-in-labelling-why-it-matters-and-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"The role of compliance in labelling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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In this <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">first piece<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">, we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">explore<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">important <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">role<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> of the Compliance department<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">Nil\u00f6rn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> and how it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">ensures the company\u2019s products and services <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">alig<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> global regulations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">The department also plays a key part in supporting clients and the broader textile industry on their journey toward<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> circularity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">We spoke with Jennifer Elze<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">Nil\u00f6rn\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> Global Compliance Specialist to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> learn about her role, area of expertise and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">what <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">the future <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">holds for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\"> compliance <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199482434 BCX8\">labelling.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199482434 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; 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An unexpected, yet much important end of the value chain \u2013 and as part of a great team.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jennifer\u2019s journey into textiles began with a transformative year in Wales.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThat experience solidified my decision to study Textile and Clothing Management,\u201d she explains. Her Bachelor studies in Germany led to an internship in Bangladesh, and connected her with the Swedish School of Textiles in Bor\u00e5s, where she earned her Master\u2019s degree with a specialisation in Value Chain Management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text quote_border_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; quote_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; quote_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;HelveticaNeueBold,HelveticaNeueLight&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW85870063 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85870063 BCX8\">Her career <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85870063 BCX8\">spans<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85870063 BCX8\"> roles in customer service, sales, translations, and product development. However, her entry into the shoe care industry introduced her to chemical and labelling compliance, laying the foundation for her current role.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #000000; font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal;\"><em>\u201cIt was challenging but also super interesting \u2013 it shaped my approach to research, make use of information, problem-solving, and collaboration \u2013 all of which prepared me for the role I have today.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-40px||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; 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text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Nil\u00f6rn, Jennifer\u2019s role as Global Compliance Specialist involves ensuring the company and its clients are prepared for the constantly shifting landscape of legal requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBasically, I need to know of and monitor any legal changes that concern the labelling of textile products and packaging, including obligations in connection to the labelling that will affect both our clients and Nil\u00f6rn\u201d, she explains. \u201cThis means I spend a lot of time conducting research and keeping a close eye on developments at both regional and global levels.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to research and monitoring, Jennifer also actively participates in industry organisations and working groups focused on legislative changes in areas such as CSR and sustainability. \u201cThe information we gather is shared internally and externally to ensure that Nil\u00f6rn and our clients remain informed and compliant. Open discussions with clients are also a key part of the job, helping them navigate their specific challenges.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;70px||70px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nilorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jennifer-Elze-global-compliance-specialist-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jennifer-Elze-global compliance specialist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Testimonials&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;31%&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;darken&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||3px|||&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; use_background_color_gradient_phone=&#8221;off&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1005px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nilorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/compliance-and-sustainability.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;compliance and sustainability&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nilorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/magazine-18.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;magazine-18&#8243; show_bottom_space_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; show_bottom_space_phone=&#8221;&#8221; show_bottom_space_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight||on||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#2a2a2a&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;36px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Labels serve as a vital medium for sharing important information with consumers, authorities, and other business partners across the value chain.<\/h3>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is compliance critical in labelling?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While labelling and compliance may not always be the focal point in the textiles industry, Jennifer underscores their increasingly important role.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8221;Labelling and packaging are crucial touchpoints in a product\u2019s lifecycle,&#8221; she explains. &#8221;They serve as a vital medium for sharing important information with consumers, authorities, and other business partners across the value chain. This information ensures the safe handling, use, disposal, and movement of goods. Without them, businesses cannot operate efficiently or responsibly.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Jennifer, it\u2019s the ongoing challenges and changing regulations that make the field exciting. &#8221;New rules are constantly being introduced, and each one requires further exploration \u2013 in short, it never gets boring.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text quote_border_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; quote_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; quote_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;HelveticaNeueBold,HelveticaNeueLight&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">What trends are transforming the compliance landscape?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The compliance landscape is evolving rapidly, and Jennifer sees plenty of changes on the horizon.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span style=\"font-size: large; font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal;\"><em>&#8221;Generally, it is important to aim for long-term compliance and not just short-term solutions. Everything that is done today should contribute to the aim of a circular economy\u201d.<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She identifies several key trends reshaping how businesses approach labelling and packaging in response to changing regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One major trend is the rise of\u202f <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u201cAs EPR frameworks are implemented worldwide, businesses must ensure they comply to maintain seamless operations,\u201d Jennifer says. This shift is pushing companies to take full responsibility for the lifecycle of their products, including disposal and recycling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packaging and material innovation is another area undergoing significant change.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\"><em><\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regulations like the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are driving bus-inesses to rethink their packaging design and material choices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThis will create demand for recycled materials and reusable yet recyclable packaging designs that minimise weight and empty space while still fulfilling their function,\u201d Jennifer notes. This trend blends compliance with sustainability, reducing waste across the entire packaging lifecycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equally transformative is the rise of digital labelling. \u201cDigital labelling will be a fact. This is currently addressed in multiple legislative pieces, not only in the EU.\u201d Jennifer explains. Digital labels will change how product information is communicated, offering a more dynamic and accessible way to provide details to consumers, businesses, and regulatory bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">As a result \u2013 the need for\u202fdata handling and product knowledge\u202fis growing. \u201cBusinesses must excel in tracking every detail of a product\u2019s lifecycle, ensuring accurate information for part-ners, consumers, and authorities,\u201d Jennifer says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text quote_border_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;HelveticaNeueLight|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; quote_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; quote_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;justify&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; text_text_align=&#8221;justify&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;HelveticaNeueBold,HelveticaNeueLight&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cClear, truthful and verifiable communication on labels is becoming essential, focusing on verifiable claims that consumers can understand and that are relevant and as specific as possible,\u201d Jennifer emphasises. As consumers demand transparency, businesses must ensure compliance with rules for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Claims <\/span><\/i><span>and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">start <\/span><span>revis<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing current communication strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, Jennifer stresses the need for\u202fcolla-boration and innovation to proactively prepare for future regulations, like the\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU\u2019s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand the\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital Product Passport. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Jennifer puts it;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: HelveticaNeueLight; font-weight: normal; font-size: large;\"><em>\u201cThe path towards a circular economy will require rethinking on multiple levels, business structures, products, services \u2013 a challenge that everyone faces.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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