Table of Contents FSMA 204 Traceability: Food Label Requirements for 2026 FSMA 204 is a recordkeeping rule, not a packaging mandate — but printing the Traceability Lot Code on the label is the operationally sound way to maintain lot linkage to January 20, 2026. FDA FSMA Section 204 requires producers of foods on the Food […]
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Table of Contents White Space in Label Design: How to Use Negative Space Effectively White space — the open area around and between design elements — is the primary tool for guiding a buyer’s eye across a label, establishing hierarchy, and signaling product quality. White space (also called negative space) in label design is any
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Table of Contents Cannabis Label Compliance in 2026: State Rules, Variable Data, and In-House Printing U.S. cannabis label compliance has no federal baseline — each state writes its own rules, revises them frequently, and enforces them at the batch level. Cannabis label compliance in 2026 requires operators to manage state-specific warning symbols, potency disclosures, batch
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Table of Contents The American Bumper Sticker: A Brief History The American bumper sticker is a small adhesive label that became one of the most recognizable forms of public expression in US history — moving from postwar manufacturing surplus to political campaigns, First Amendment courtrooms, and the rear bumpers of millions of vehicles. The American
Table of Contents Durable Equipment Labels: Polycarbonate vs Polyester vs Metal Polycarbonate and polyester each fail in predictable ways when misspecified — this guide maps the right substrate to your operating environment. Polycarbonate is the right choice for touched surfaces, control panel overlays, and subsurface-protected graphics — but is sensitive to aromatic solvents, ketones, and
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Table of Contents CBD Label Requirements: What Your Labels Must Say CBD labels must carry truthful product information, avoid medical or therapeutic claims, and comply with both federal guidance and applicable state rules before any print run is committed. This article is a practical starting point — not legal advice. CBD labeling rules vary by
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Table of Contents Medical Device Labels: UDI Requirements, FDA 21 CFR Part 801, and Printing Considerations FDA 21 CFR Part 801 and the UDI rule together define what must appear on every medical device label — from manufacturer identity to GUDID-linked barcode identifiers. Medical device labels must satisfy two stacked federal requirements: FDA 21 CFR
Table of Contents USDA Food Label Guidelines: Six Common FSIS Labeling Mistakes to Avoid USDA FSIS food label approval is blocked most often by six recurring mistakes — all avoidable before artwork goes to print. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) governs labeling for meat, poultry, catfish, and processed egg products and requires pre-market
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Table of Contents Beauty Product Labels: INCI Names, Formatting & FDA Rules Beauty product labels must list every ingredient by INCI name in descending order of weight, meet FDA type-size rules under 21 CFR Part 701, and now comply with MoCRA. Cosmetic ingredient declarations must list every ingredient by INCI name in descending order of
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Table of Contents GHS Label Printing: HazCom 2012 Compliance for Chemical Manufacturers OSHA HazCom 2012 requires six GHS label elements on every shipped chemical container — in-house digital printing keeps labels current, durable, and audit-ready. GHS label printing under OSHA’s HazCom 2012 standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires every shipped container of a hazardous chemical to
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