Labeling | Food Engineering

Labeling Transparency

Transparency push at Mondelēz International

The company has launched the SmartLabel app to address customers’ concerns

February 28, 2017

Consumers are demanding more and more to know exactly what is in the foods they are eating. To evolve with this trend, Mondelēz International has just launched a new app that gives consumers quick access to this information and was one of the first companies to sign on to the SmartLabel initiative with the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) following its initial launch.

Regulatory Watch

Draft guidance on nutrition and supplement facts labels released

The guidance is being released for comment purposes.

Wayne Labs

February 16, 2017

The guidance provides information on topics related to compliance with the final rule.

Technology Sourcebook

PDC FC-200 shrink bander

February 13, 2017

The PDC FC-200 sanitary design stainless steel shrink bander applies 1- to 2.3-in high and 2.5 to 6.75 in. in diameter tamper-evident shrink bands to tapered and straight-wall canisters.

Technology Sourcebook

FOX IV Technologies V5440 verification labeling system

January 11, 2017

The FOX IV Technologies V5440 Print/Verify/Apply inline, on-demand labeling system verifies 1D and 2D barcodes, including UPC, GS1-128, Data Matrix and QR Codes and multiple barcodes on the same label, to ISO standards and validates label design while the label is printing.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS announces companies can use new FDA label format for now

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

December 22, 2016

The FSIS will not hold companies in noncompliance if they use the FDA label during the rulemaking period as long as the information is truthful and not misleading.

Regulatory Watch

FDA clarifies compliance dates for nutrition initiatives

Partially hydrogenated oils, Nutrition Fact labels, vending machines all face new regulations

December 9, 2016

Summer of 2018 to bring a number of compliance dates for key nutrition initiatives.

Technology Sourcebook

Weber Packaging Solutions Model L-A 6000 label printer applicator

November 16, 2016

The Weber Packaging Solutions Model L-A 6000 variable-height label printer applicator uses the tamp-blow method to print and apply up to 40 labels/min. to cartons up to 19.68-in. high.

Technology Sourcebook

NiceLabel labeling software

October 19, 2016

NiceLabel labeling software includes a variety of pre-built templates, as well as a library of labels that can be modified to meet individual requirements.

Technology Sourcebook

Pharmafill NB-1 Series II neck bander

October 17, 2016

The Pharmafill NB-1 Series II neck bander automatically applies tamper-evident, plastic shrink bands and/or sleeve labels on bottles, vials, jars, tins, cans and other round and tapered containers.