Sachet Packaging with QRcode Digital Product Passport

Introduction
In today’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, sachet packaging remains one of the most cost-effective and convenient ways to deliver products such as instant coffee, powdered drinks, condiments, shampoos, and personal care items. However, with rising global attention on sustainability, traceability, and consumer transparency, sachets face challenges: they are often single-use, hard to recycle, and difficult to track once they leave the factory.


This is where the Digital Product Passport (DPP) powered by QR codes comes in.
What Is a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
A Digital Product Passport is a digital identity for each product, containing key information about its origin, ingredients, manufacturing process, and sustainability footprint. It is often based on international standards like GS1 identifiers and EPCIS event data. By scanning a QR code on the packaging, consumers, retailers, and regulators can instantly access verified product data, ensuring authenticity, safety, and compliance.


Why Sachet Packaging Needs DPP
Traceability: Small sachets often enter informal or fragmented supply chains. A QR code DPP ensures each unit can be traced from factory to consumer.
Anti-Counterfeiting: Low-cost sachets are highly vulnerable to counterfeits. A digital passport validates authenticity.
Regulatory Compliance: With upcoming EU Digital Product Passport requirements (2026 onwards), brands must provide recyclability and sustainability data.
Consumer Engagement: A QR code transforms the sachet into an interactive channel where consumers can learn more about the product, get promotions, or even participate in recycling initiatives.


How It Works in Sachet Packaging
Unit-Level Identification
Each sachet is printed with a unique 2D QR code carrying a serialized product ID.
Batch and Carton Tracking
20 sachets packed into a larger bag → 12 bags into a carton → cartons onto pallets.
Hierarchical aggregation (known as “parent-child relationships” in EPCIS) ensures traceability at all packaging levels.


Data in the Digital Passport
Product details (ingredients, expiry, batch number).
Manufacturing data (factory location, production date, operator).
Sustainability info (recyclability, carbon footprint).
Logistics & distribution records.


End-Consumer Access
Consumers scan the QR code with a smartphone → land on a branded DPP portal or app → view verified product info, promotions, and recycling guides.
Benefits for Brands and Manufacturers
Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility – Track sachets from filling machines to retailers.
Faster Recall Management – Identify affected batches immediately.
Sustainability Reporting – Provide real-time data to regulators and consumers.
Customer Loyalty – QR codes enable engagement through loyalty programs, authenticity checks, and digital promotions.


Example Use Case: 3-in-1 Coffee Sachets
Sachet Filling: 30g of coffee packed into each sachet.
Aggregation: 20 sachets sealed into one bag, then 12 bags packed into one carton, cartons onto a pallet.
QR Code DPP: Each sachet carries a unique ID. When scanned, consumers see:
“This coffee was produced on 25 Aug 2025 at Factory A, Malaysia.”
“Ingredients: Coffee, sugar, creamer.”
“Packaging: Recyclable where facilities exist. Carbon footprint: 0.7kg CO₂ per 100 sachets.”
Loyalty link: “Scan 5 sachets to unlock a discount.”


Looking Ahead
As governments, regulators, and consumers demand greater transparency and circular economy practices, sachet packaging with QR Code Digital Product Passport is not just a trend – it’s the future. Brands adopting this early will gain a competitive edge by combining cost-effective packaging with smart digital innovation.

By: pang | Date: 29 Aug2025