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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Table of Contents Cosmetic Label Printing: 6 Tips for Materials, Design, In-House Production, and Finishing The most important decisions in cosmetic label printing are substrate moisture resistance, finish and brand alignment, container fit, production method, and finishing equipment selection. The most important factors in e-juice label printing are accurate sizing for small round bottles, a
Table of Contents Specialty Coffee Packaging Trends Roasters Are Printing in 2026 In 2026, specialty coffee packaging tells the brand story that a brochure once did — in shorter runs, on better substrates, aligned to the roast calendar. Specialty coffee packaging in 2026 is driven by SKU proliferation, sustainability scrutiny, and the economics of short-run
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Table of Contents The Membrane Switch Market in 2026: What Manufacturers Need to Know The global membrane switch market reaches USD 9.42 billion in 2026, growing at 8.4% CAGR — driven by medical, industrial, and electronics demand that is reshaping production requirements for overlay and interface manufacturers. The global membrane switch market is valued at
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Table of Contents UV vs. Aqueous Inkjet for Custom Cosmetic Labels: A Buyer’s Guide UV and aqueous inkjet serve different cosmetic label scenarios — UV for films, foils, and waterproof SKUs; aqueous for paper-forward, clean-beauty, and softer-aesthetic lines. UV inkjet cures instantly under LED light, delivers strong scratch and chemical resistance, and handles films, foils,
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Table of Contents Vintage Label Design Styles: A Reference Guide for Producers and Brand Owners Vintage label design draws from a specific visual history. The right reference — a period, a printing method, a graphic convention — can make a product feel established, handcrafted, or deeply familiar. This guide covers the main label design styles
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Table of Contents Label Adhesive Types, Properties & Selection Guide The right label adhesive depends on the surface, temperature, shape, and conditions of the application — not just the face stock. Label adhesive selection is governed by four application factors — surface type, container shape, temperature range, and required permanence. The four main adhesive categories
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