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Insects are approved as food ingredients in the EU—but only if they are correctly labeled. For manufacturers, this entails specific obligations: from precise product naming and allergen labeling to legally compliant labeling under demanding production conditions. Our blog post explains which insect species are approved, which information is mandatory, and how companies can reliably ensure labeling compliance in line with EU regulations.
The serialisation of medicines is a concept from the pharmaceutical industry. It is the answer to the European battle against life-threatening counterfeit medicines and their manipulation. In this blog post, we explain what serialisation is and why it is important. EU Directive 2011/62/EU states that prescription medicines must have safety features. These features must, among other things, ensure that the authenticity of the product can be verified at all times. The directive obliges the entire pharmaceutical chain to ensure the authenticity of medicines. And since everyone in the chain is involved, counterfeit medicines can be recognised immediately and withdrawn from the market quickly.
Food products must be clearly labeled to ensure traceability, transparency, and consumer safety. However, the most suitable technology depends on the product, packaging, and production process. Bluhm Systeme has extensive experience in food labeling and presents several solutions in this article – from inkjet printing directly on products or cartons to automated labeling of packaging and pallets.
Data Matrix codes are indispensable in logistics, production, and marking applications – but a Data Matrix code is not necessarily a GS1 DataMatrix. Although both codes appear visually identical, small differences can have a major impact on processes, scan results, and system compatibility. This article explains in practical terms what the key difference is, why the FNC1 control character plays a central role, and how companies can avoid costly mistakes when using codes.
RFID technology has been around for many years. The marking technology using Radio Frequency Identification first became omnipresent in retail and logistics, where it made product traceability particularly efficient: You can trace and identify products marked with RFID labels in bulk throughout every phase of the delivery chain from purchasing to shipping to delivery – all without laying eyes on the product. RFID labeling can also help make pharmaceutical packaging smart and tamper-proof. This article looks at some important uses of RFID labeling technology in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industry.
The Medical Device Regulation (EU Regulation MDR 2017/745) has raised safety standards for medical devices in Europe since May 2021 and imposes additional requirements on manufacturers and distributors. The regulation tightens requirements for approvals and labeling and ensures traceability through UDI codes. In this article, learn about the key changes and transition periods that apply, as well as which marking and labeling technologies are best suited for implementation!
Variable data labels are necessary to identify, track and authenticate products along the entire supply chain. They also help manufacturers optimize their operating costs and market their brand. They have amazing capabilities to boost your business! As a specialist for product marking, Weber Marking Systems has more than 50 years of experience in all industries. In this article, we will tell you how several companies from the industrial sector and medium-sized businesses successfully use labels with variable data.
Since December 14, 2019, the new EU plant passport has been mandatory for all plants intended for planting. The regulation defines clear requirements regarding the content, format, and placement of the label to ensure traceability and plant health across Europe. We outline the mandatory information that must be included and how companies can efficiently and compliantly implement the requirements using suitable labeling technology.
The Russian crypto-code law poses major challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Starting January 2020, all marking systems must be capable of applying special identification codes to drug packaging. Weber Marking Systems has been following the latest developments in Russia in detail and has prepared itself for the necessary adjustments in advance.
A few months ago, we reported that e-commerce giant Amazon has been testing brand protection solutions in order to ban counterfeits from its marketplace for good. The project has resulted in an authentication service that helps protect brands and customers from product fraud: Amazon Transparency. The program is currently available in Europe, USA, Canada and India. To benefit from it, brand owners will need to apply unique codes on every product unit they manufacture. Here’s what you need to know!