The Impact of the Food Date Labeling Act for Food Manufacturers

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 14/12/2023 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Food waste is an ongoing challenge faced by the United States (US). According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 30-40% of the annual food supply is thrown away. This issue arises from consumers misinterpreting the dates indicated on product labels.

Barcode Basics: How to Serialize Barcode Labels

BY: NICOLE LEPKOWSKI / DATE: 02/11/2023 / TOPICS: विनिर्माण, खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, BARCODE BASICS, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

This blog will examine barcode serialization, looking at its fundamental concepts, the benefits it can offer to businesses, and its broad applications across multiple industries. Whether you are in a regulated or non-regulated industry, learn how barcode serialization can shape the future of your business.

How to Print Large & Small Labels Efficiently

BY: ANTHONY BIENIEWSKI / DATE: 19/10/2023 / TOPICS: LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

There are thousands of uses for labels across industries, from product identification to shipping to marketing and more. Depending on the use of the label, size may vary from less than an inch to letter (or A4) size. At TEKLYNX, we see customers printing very small and very large labels, and everything in between.

Labeling’s Role in Food Safety and Product Recalls

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 01/09/2023 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, LABEL TRACEABILITY

This blog goes over food safety labeling regulations, prepping for the FDA’s FSMA Section 204, the importance of label accuracy for recall prevention, and if a recall is unavoidable, how labeling solutions help identify the products to remove from the supply chain.

5 Industries That Leverage RFID for Better Traceability

BY: CHRIS BROWN, RFID SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID / DATE: 24/08/2023 / TOPICS: ऑटोमोटिव, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, रिटेल, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RFID

RFID is a valuable tool for tracking inventory and improving supply chain management. Companies are using RFID tags to create better inventory systems and gain new levels of detail about how their products move through the supply chain. Even consumers are starting to see the benefits of RFID tags when checking out groceries at home or ordering items online for delivery. It’s no surprise that RFID has been labeled a game changer.

An Introduction to Canada’s Labeling Requirements for Food Safety

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 10/08/2023 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

In Canada, robust food labeling requirements are in place for all manufacturers to ensure their labels on food products will protect their consumers. This blog will discuss Canadian food labeling requirements and how to comply with industry standards using barcode labeling software.  

The Future of Cannabis Labeling in One Word: Efficiency

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 10/11/2022 / TOPICS: कैनबिस, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, LABEL DESIGN, PRINT AUTOMATION

The future of cannabis labeling centers around the efficiencies companies can create to overcome the business challenges of today: timely manual processes prone to human error, disjointed data sources, state-by-state packaging and labeling requirements until cannabis is federally regulated, and inflexible systems hindering expansion. As cannabis companies are maturing and investing in technology, we’re getting more questions about ways to streamline labeling operations and future-proof labeling environments.

What is a Label Audit Trail? Everything You Need to Know

BY: CASEY SCIANO / DATE: 20/10/2022 / TOPICS: स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

If you encountered a labeling error today, would you be able to confidently pinpoint how and why it took place? Unfortunately, for many companies, the answer is “no.” Many companies have a label design and approval process that is informal, manual, and prone to mistakes.

So, how can you reduce the risk of labeling errors to near zero? You can set your company up for success by implementing an automated label audit trail. A label audit trail is a reliable, consistent way of documenting changes made to label designs. Maintaining an accurate label audit trail reduces the risk of labeling errors and helps pinpoint the cause if they happen. 

Alcoholic Beverage Labeling & Compliance with TTB Guidelines

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 25/08/2022 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, LABEL DESIGN

While the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all food and beverages in the United States and requires nutrition labels, there is one exception – alcohol. This blog will help break down the labeling regulations for alcoholic beverages, common labeling errors for alcohol, and how to overcome them.   

Supply Chain Labeling for Automotive Contract Manufacturers

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 18/08/2022 / TOPICS: ऑटोमोटिव, विनिर्माण, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Barcode labeling is the common language that allows every link in the automotive supply chain to work together efficiently. This blog will go through the importance of barcode label quality (and how to ensure it), centralizing control of barcode labeling and creating a supplier network to do so, and where to get started.

Barcode Symbology: How to Choose the Right Barcode Type

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 11/08/2022 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, विनिर्माण, फार्मास्युटिकल, रिटेल, शिपिंग एवं प्राप्त करना, वयरहाउसिंग एवं वितरण, BARCODE BASICS, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Barcode symbologies differ by the type of data they hold and are encoded with. In this blog, we go over the categories of barcodes, the most common types of barcodes, and how to choose the best one for your labels. 

How the Cannabis Industry Uses RFID to Cultivate Business Intelligence

BY: CHRIS BROWN, RFID SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID / DATE: 21/07/2022 / TOPICS: कैनबिस, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RFID

RFID has wide-ranging benefits for the cannabis industry ranging from tracking individual plants to real-time inventorying of thousands of plants to business intelligence capabilities that can integrate with systems for plant lifecycle management, plant, and package inventory, and more. 

The Ins and Outs of Life Sciences Labeling for Patient Safety

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 07/07/2022 / TOPICS: स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Life sciences companies have a lot of factors to consider when it comes to labeling, including changes in regulations on an ongoing basis from authorities like the FDA and EU to protect public health and improve patient safety.  This blog will go through global labeling regulations, compliance, labeling system validation, and labeling and artwork management solutions to support it all. 

Your Guide to Cosmetic Labeling

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 05/05/2022 / TOPICS: रिटेल, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The cosmetic industry faces strict labeling requirements to protect consumer safety and promote transparency. In this blog, learn what qualifies as a cosmetic, the requirements for a cosmetic product label, and how to choose the best cosmetic labeling software.

Achieve Higher Quality Labels Through Better Connections

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 21/04/2022 / TOPICS: रसायन, खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, LABEL TRACEABILITY

When it comes to barcodes and their use on labels such as product, inventory, shipping, and case labels, quality is paramount. A poor-quality barcode label can result in delays in production, returns, chargebacks, poor customer experience, and potentially recalls – no company wants to face those headaches. Thankfully, there are many options and solutions to help improve the quality of barcode labels and safeguard your business’ labeling processes.

The Direct Impact of an Integrated Cannabis Labeling Solution

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 14/04/2022 / TOPICS: कैनबिस, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, PRINT AUTOMATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Companies that integrate labeling software with other business systems are decreasing errors, increasing efficiency, and experiencing revenue growth. This blog will go through what an integrated cannabis labeling solution is (and what it’s not), the benefits of integration, and ways to integrate your labeling software. 

Better Connections for More Secure Barcode Labeling

BY: ANTHONY BIENIEWSKI / DATE: 24/03/2022 / TOPICS: स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, फार्मास्युटिकल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

According to the Enterprisers Project, security must be a top priority for technology executives in 2022. Building a secure barcode labeling process is an important piece of a company’s security strategy that has a direct impact on the bottom line.  

Mislabeling is one of the top causes of recalls in the United States, and labeling errors stem from gaps in labeling security. This blog will discuss ways to create a managed, controlled, and secure barcode labeling process leveraging better connections between people, software, and process. 

The Basics of IQ OQ PQ and Its Role in Labeling System Validation for Highly Regulated Industries

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 08/03/2022 / TOPICS: स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Quality assurance (QA) is critical in manufacturing to ensure safety for employees and consumers of the product being manufactured. In highly-regulated industries like medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences, regulatory authorities like the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU) have guidelines related to process validation to confirm a company’s processes will result in reliable outputs and meet all necessary quality standards.

How Automatic Label Inspection Technology Helps Prevent Labeling Errors

BY: MARK WORLIDGE, FOUNDER AND CEO OF PERCEPTOR INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES LTD / DATE: 23/09/2021 / TOPICS: चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, एअरोस्पेस एवं प्रतिरक्षा, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Thermal printing is an extensively used and mature technology that is extremely reliable, but print issues can still occur when printing labels. Manufacturers depend on thermal printing for product identification, dosage information, voltage currents, use-by dates, batch information, model and serial numbers, to name a few.

By leveraging automatic label inspection technologies, you can inspect every label as it is printing and avoid critical labeling errors that can cost you time and money.  

How to Make Nutrition Labels for North America

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 09/09/2021 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The nutrition label is a critical piece of information for consumers when making purchasing decisions, but for food manufacturing companies, the label is much more than calories and an ingredient list. Although changes to food labeling requirements are infrequent, when changes are made, they can be substantial. Companies need to be aware of any regulatory changes to reduce any negative impact an inaccurate label can incur such as fines, recalls, wasted materials, or negative consumer perception. 

How to Create Variable Counters on Labels

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 12/08/2021 / TOPICS: LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

By using variable counters to organize, count, and trace your labeled products, your labeling process can become more efficient. In this blog, learn about variable counters and how to use them in your barcode labeling environment.  

Enterprise Labeling Software: How to Manage Compliance Labeling

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 08/04/2021 / TOPICS: ऑटोमोटिव, कैनबिस, रसायन, खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Compliance labeling is critical for manufacturers and distributors in many industries. Managing compliance labeling doesn’t need to cause headaches when you use a robust and reliable enterprise labeling system. Following these key principles will set you up for compliance labeling success.

FDA’s Packaging and Labeling Guidelines for CBD Manufacturers: The Basics and Best Practices

BY: DAVID FREUDENBERG, ANANDA HEMP / DATE: 30/03/2021 / TOPICS: कैनबिस, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Reports show that the global cannabidiol market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.2% from 2021 to 2028. Regulation is definitely the next step to take as hemp products are taking the world by storm.

3 Medical Device Industry Use Cases for Label Security & Traceability

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 25/03/2021 / TOPICS: चिकित्सा डिवाइस, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

How three different medical device companies implemented security and traceability into their labeling process.

How Labeling Trends Will Support Manufacturing Trends in 2021

BY: DOUG NIEMEYER / DATE: 17/12/2020 / TOPICS: विनिर्माण, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, PRINT AUTOMATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, CLOUD LABELING

As 2020 comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to 2021. Let’s take a look at five major manufacturing trends that, while undeniably accelerated by the events of 2020, will hold true into 2021 and beyond. For each trend, we’ll dive into ways labeling will evolve in 2021 to support manufacturing. 

Enacting Efficient Processes to Prevent Labeling Related Recalls

BY: JENNA WAGNER / DATE: 07/08/2020 / TOPICS: LABEL TRACEABILITY, PRINT AUTOMATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

One of manufacturing's biggest fears is a product recall - not only because of the potential for bad PR, but because of the wasted product, money, time, and potential safety risks for the users of their products.

How to Create GHS-Compliant Labels

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 09/07/2020 / TOPICS: रसायन, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

For chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers in the US, GHS compliance is a requirement. Shipping chemicals without proper GHS labeling, or labeled under old HazCom standards, can result in fines and penalties against your business. Improperly labeled chemicals could potentially result in injury or death, making GHS-compliant labeling procedures critical to operations. Within this blog post, we will show you how to create GHS compliant labels with TEKLYNX software. 

Why TEKLYNX is the Best Labeling Software for Medical Devices

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 09/06/2020 / TOPICS: चिकित्सा डिवाइस, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, LABEL TRACEABILITY, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

The medical device industry is one of the most highly regulated industries out there.

The Best Label Software for the Food & Beverage Industry

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 26/03/2020 / TOPICS: खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, LABEL DESIGN, ENTERPRISE LABEL MANAGEMENT, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

When it comes to the food and beverage industry, it is incredibly important to have the best label software in place to ensure efficiency, stability, and peace of mind throughout the supply chain.

EU MDR Labeling Software Helps Companies Comply

BY: DOUG NIEMEYER / DATE: 12/03/2020 / TOPICS: चिकित्सा डिवाइस, फार्मास्युटिकल, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Lately, there’s been quite the buzz around the European Union Medical Device Regulation or better known as, EU MDR. The EU MDR is a priority for all companies in the medical device industry that distribute products in the EU and will officially take effect on May 26, 2021. This regulation has more need for data management and complex assessment procedures than the regulation it replaces (MDD – Medical Devices Directive). 

Print Labels to Unlimited Printers with Label Design Software

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 30/09/2019 / TOPICS: LABEL DESIGN, PRINT AUTOMATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Are you tired of paying more for your label design software every time you add a printer? You don’t have to! 

How to Create Cannabis Labels On-Demand

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 27/08/2019 / TOPICS: कैनबिस, LABEL DESIGN, PRINT AUTOMATION, LABEL TRACEABILITY, COLOR LABELING, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Keeping up with this fast-growing market can be overwhelming with the frequently changing labeling regulations and tracking from seed to sale, but TEKLYNX software can help with that. How? On-demand cannabis labeling! 

On-Demand Color Labeling Explained

BY: NICK RECHT / DATE: 07/08/2019 / TOPICS: विनिर्माण, शिपिंग एवं प्राप्त करना, ऑटोमोटिव, रसायन, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, वयरहाउसिंग एवं वितरण, फार्मास्युटिकल, कैनबिस, खाद्य एवं पेय पदार्थ, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, COLOR LABELING

Imagine a world without color - pretty boring, right?

GS1 Barcode Generator Creates Compliant GS1 Barcodes for You

BY: TRAVIS WAYNE / DATE: 30/07/2019 / TOPICS: विनिर्माण, शिपिंग एवं प्राप्त करना, ऑटोमोटिव, रसायन, स्वास्थ्य देखभाल, चिकित्सा डिवाइस, रिटेल, वयरहाउसिंग एवं वितरण, फार्मास्युटिकल, LABEL DESIGN, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Imagine hand drawing floor plans for the Empire State Building before AutoCAD was developed; if you made a mistake, you often had to start from scratch, the process took forever, and the risk for errors was high.