
Producers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) such as perishables, packaged foods and confectionery, beverages, toiletries, cosmetics, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, and other consumables, must comply with many local, national, and multi-national regulations if they wish to sell their products in specific countries and regions. This paper provides an overview of ongoing major regulation initiatives on a global level as well as providing insights into how machine vision systems can effectively be used to manage compliance.