RFID has shown itself to be a reliable and efficient way of tracking assets in all types of industries. Now, with the concern over food safety, RFID is finding its way into a variety of farming applications as well. One application for RFID that is very interesting is in cattle management. Back in December 2007, […]
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Protein Labeling & Coding Solutions : Part 5 (Pallet Labeling)
Bring Home the Bacon Reliable, Efficient, and Safe Pallet Labeling In many packaging operations, printing and applying the labels to the pallets is one of the final jobs to be completed. This is no exception in meat, poultry, and seafood plants, so pallet labeling for protein producers is an important final step. As with all […]
Protein Labeling & Coding Solutions : Part 4 (Secondary Package Labeling)
Leaner Labeling Automation Secondary Packaging Labeling Your protein products need GS1 barcodes applied to the secondary packaging to be tracked through the logistics chain and help with your FSMA traceability. While many products need to have an ITF-14 barcode containing the product GTIN, the secondary packaging within the protein industry often needs to include a […]
Best-in-Pedigree Labeling & Coding Solutions
As a manufacturer of pet foods, you know how your customers love their furry, feathered, or scaled friends and want the best for them. Labeling and date coding for your packaging is integral to your product presentation, ensuring your finished product looks good, conveys information clearly, and travels through the supply chain without disruption. This […]
Labeling and Coding Solutions for Candy and Confections
Like many products in the food and beverage industries, the trend in candy and confection is towards reclosable bags, containers of bite-sized products, and a desire for innovative flavors and healthier ingredients. As a result, confections and candy are packaged into different types of plastic materials in addition to the paper outer wrapper or box. […]
The Pro Mach Labeling Equipment Portfolio
Pro Mach has put together the best lineup of packaging equipment brands in the business. This is made exceptionally clear by our lineup of labeling equipment. The Pro Mach portfolio of labeling machinery brands, allows us to label just about every product in every application. ID Technology is the market leader in print and apply […]
Labeling Law Updates in 2016
This year was filled with many changes in the labeling industry. If you keep up with our blog you may have seen our coverage of food allergy labels, GMO labeling, and nutrition facts label changes. With 2017 right around the corner, we have compiled a list of all of the labeling news and updates from […]
GS1 Accredited As Issuing Agency For UDI By U.S. FDA
For those in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry, and healthcare, this is big news. The FDA’s UDI final ruling was passed on September 24, 2013. Manufacturers of most medical devices are required to comply. (Exceptions can be found on the FDA’s website.) You will need to get your UDI issued by an FDA-accredited issuing agency. […]
Drug Quality and Security Act Signed – Will it Pass?
The healthcare industry remains in the spot light focusing on increased patient safety and controlling escalating associated costs. On November 18, 2013, the U.S. Senate approved the Drug Quality and Security Act (H.R. 3204), which will create a national set of standards to track pharmaceuticals through the distribution chain to help prevent the introduction of […]
UDI Rule Published At Last
The FDA has finally published the final rule on Unique Device Identification. On September 2o, 2013 , Jay Crowley, Senior Advisor for Patient Safety, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the regulator responsible for FDA’s UDI effort, made the announcement at the UDI conference in Baltimore, MD. The ruling will […]