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This article recaps FDA DSCSA enforcement developments in the US pharmaceutical supply chain from 2023 to 2026, with a focus on the first publicly available DSCSA dispenser warning letter and the Sterling Distributors wholesaler case. It explains what went wrong, why Authorized Trading Partner checks and VRS readiness matter now as FDA waivers and exemptions continue to narrow, who is affected, when the remaining deadline applies, and how companies can strengthen DSCSA compli

How can Digital Product Passports and mineral fingerprinting technologies strengthen traceability in critical raw material supply chains? In the latest MaDiTraCe Talks episode, Prof. Eric Pirard speaks with PhD / Dr.-Ing. Doruk Şahinel, Technical Project Manager at Spherity, and Quentin Dehaine, Research Professor at Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) to discuss trusted material provenance, authentication, and transparency across the mining and processing value chain.

This document is based on a draft version of the Implementing Regulation (Ref. Ares(2026)4424976). Based on the draft European Commission implementing regulation, the EU is establishing a central Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry to securely store unique identifiers and monitor product compliance. To register or update a DPP, companies must comply with strict new identity and data requirements.

This article compares leading digital identity solution providers available in Europe in 2026. It explains what digital identity solutions are, why they matter under eIDAS 2.0 and the EU Digital Identity Wallet framework, who should evaluate providers, when companies should start preparing, and how businesses can choose a provider for wallets, verifiable credentials, identity verification, compliance, and trusted data exchange.

Modern economies increasingly rely on digital trust infrastructures built on public-key cryptography, from digital identity wallets and verifiable credentials to supply chain systems, Digital Product Passports, and enterprise authentication. As quantum computing capabilities advance, the long-term security assumptions behind these systems may no longer hold. A new research paper by Dr. Carsten Stöcker explores why quantum risk is not only a cybersecurity challenge, but a broa

The publication explores Trusted AI architectures for automotive ecosystems, including AI Service Passports, verifiable credentials, decentralised identifiers, the European Business Wallet, and provenance-aware vehicle data chains within ecosystems such as Catena-X.

A systematic overview for businesses of the terminology, regulatory context and technical foundations of the European Business Wallet. Following the introduction of the “European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet” as a digital wallet for citizens, the “European Business Wallet” is now being introduced as a complementary solution. It is intended to reduce bureaucratic barriers for businesses and simplify the secure exchange of data between companies, authorities and across com

Physical AI is moving beyond the digital space: With a projected growth rate of 38.5% through 2030, it is becoming a key driver of industrial value creation. Learn more about our Trusted AI architecture and additional use cases in the full Bitkom report (German).

Discover how the EUDI Wallet is transforming the financial landscape. In this final part of our series with PwC Germany, we explore how verifiable identity data enables secure payment processes, reduces fraud, and supports the shift toward embedded finance. Watch the recording to learn how to automate transactions and meet regulatory requirements with ease.

Companies across Germany and Europe are moving from general awareness of the Digital Product Passport to a more practical question: which provider can actually support implementation in a way that fits their products, data landscape, and regulatory timeline?

Discover how the Digital Product Passport (DPP) is evolving from a regulatory hurdle into a strategic industrial enabler. In an interview with Automazione News, Spherity’s Sales Director, Giuseppe Benenati, explains how verifiable, machine-readable data secures compliance while driving digital transformation and automation across value chains.

With the introduction of eIDAS 2.0, a new European identity ecosystem is emerging that will fundamentally transform core business processes such as identity verification. Together with PwC Germany, Spherity is exploring the path from new regulation, including AML requirements, to practical enterprise implementation in a four-part webcast series.

Digital Product Passport (DPP) Glossary 2026: A clear guide to essential terms for ESPR, digital identity, technical fundamentals, and compliance.

On the internet, nobody knows you are a dog: but in the digital economy, they definitely need to know you are a verified partner. As cybercrime costs rise, traditional identity verification is no longer enough. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) fundamentally changes the game by putting individuals and organizations in control of their own data. Learn how SSI reduces fraud and builds a secure digital future.

Europe’s digital economy is moving from fragmented, paper-heavy processes toward instant, verifiable, and legally effective business interactions across borders. At the heart of this shift is eIDAS 2.0 and the emergence of the European Business Wallet (EBW) as a standard interface for organizational identity, verified data, and legally binding actions.

In a new paper published by the WE BUILD consortium, the authors argue that Europe holds a strategic advantage in building trusted AI ecosystems through its existing digital identity infrastructure. The publication outlines how the European Digital Identity Framework, the EUDI Wallet, and the emerging European Business Wallet provide the essential foundation for a scalable trust layer.

CARO v1.3 expands Spherity’s DSCSA solution into an ATP master data and communication hub. This FAQ answers the most common customer questions on deduplication, data updates, handling unverified records, and event driven notifications.

CARO v1.3 evolves from a VRS utility into an Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) master data and communication platform for DSCSA. This article breaks down what’s new—ATP and license checks, a governed address book, and auditable partner messaging—and outlines the long-term vision for CARO as Compliance-as-a-Service.

Watch the webinar recording by Spherity and PwC Germany on the technical implementation of the European Business Wallet under eIDAS 2.0. Explore partner onboarding, Security by Design, Zero Trust models, and flexible cloud/on-premise deployment options.

European Business Wallet (EBW) roadmap: legal, technical and operational milestones under eIDAS 2.0—EU-wide acceptance by 2028–2029, early adoption from 2026.