Spherity Blog

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.

This article analyzes two notable events in the US DSCSA from mid-December 2025: the FDA's Form 483 issuance to a Texas med spa and Louisiana's TR-WEEK initiative. It highlights key takeaways on FDA scrutiny across the supply chain, the effectiveness of ATP credentials in electronic tracing, and ongoing challenges surrounding GLNs.

Watch Carsten Stöcker present at EU Agri-Food Days on how the European Business Wallet can simplify data sharing and compliance for farmers.

Webinar recording on eIDAS 2.0 covering regulatory developments, business cases, and use cases for EUDI Business Wallets. Webinar held in German.

Learn what Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are, why they matter, and how EU regulations like ESPR and the Battery Regulation impact your business.

Learn how manufacturers can prepare for EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) and sustainability regulations. Watch the MEXT x Spherity case study on deploying DPPs in a digital factory.

This article examines how Digital Battery Passports (DBPs) can close critical information gaps for first responders dealing with electric vehicle (EV) fires and accidents. Using a recent battery fires in trucks, on ships, and airplanes as a reference points, it shows how a lack of real-time battery and rescue data delays firefighting and increases risk.

As Europe pushes forward with its green and digital transformation, securing sustainable access to critical raw materials (CRMs), such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, is more important than ever. These materials are essential to technologies like electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, and digital infrastructure.

Every year, as the Christmas season approaches, families fill their shopping baskets with toys, the gifts that will make living rooms shine on Christmas Eve. But behind the anticipation lies a growing concern in the European toy market: the rise of harmful chemicals in toys, especially in those bought online or imported from outside the EU.

Learn how the EU Battery Passport and Digital Product Passports will shape the battery industry, with practical insights from Spherity’s Ricky Thiermann.

Discover four key takeaways from our DSCSA webinar covering Verification Router Service (VRS), Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) credentials, and interoperability as the November 27 deadline approaches.

Discover how the European Business Wallet enables secure legal-entity identity, automated compliance, trusted supply chains and Industry 4.0 across the EU.

Upcoming EUBW draft: what to expect, why it matters, and how a harmonised EU business wallet will enable secure digital identity, compliance and Industry 4.0.

How manufacturers and businesses can meet EU requirements, streamline data management, and realize new opportunities with a proven Digital Product Passport solution.

In Episode 8 of INATBA Identity Talks, Dr. Carsten Stöcker (Spherity) discusses Europe’s path to verifiable digital identity under eIDAS 2.0, the rise of citizen and business wallets, and the role of EBSI in building trust and sovereignty.

Learn what trusted AI means in cybersecurity and compliance and how you can put it into practice—before malicious AI agents and bots explode.

The solution for DSCSA Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) verification lies in automation. New technologies, such as the Verification Router Service (VRS) and digital ATP credentials, are changing the game. They enable real-time, automated verification, replacing slow, manual checks with a seamless, interoperable system.

Businesses across Europe—and increasingly, around the world—are entering a new regulatory and market environment. With the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and other frameworks like the EU Battery Regulation coming into force, manufacturers and traders are expected to provide unprecedented levels of transparency into their products’ lifecycle, composition, and sustainability impact. This shift is more than a regulatory hurdle. It’s a chance for compa