labelingproces

Labelingproces is the set of activities used to create, verify and attach product labels throughout the supply chain. It covers data collection, label design, printing or sourcing of pre-printed labels, label application, and post-application validation. The purpose is to convey accurate identification, contents, handling instructions, safety warnings and regulatory disclosures, and to support traceability from production to consumer.

Core stages include data management (collecting product name, ingredients, weights, batch numbers), label design (layout, typography, symbols, and codes), label generation and printing (methods such as thermal transfer or direct thermal printing, or labeling with pre-printed stock), and label application (manual, semi-automatic or automated). Each step requires alignment with regulatory requirements that vary by product category and market.

Quality assurance and change management are integral to the process. Labels are checked for accuracy, legibility and durability, and version control is maintained for changes in formulation, packaging or compliance rules. Common technologies used include barcodes, QR codes and RFID, along with tamper-evident features and serialization where needed. Labeling also supports sustainability goals through material choices and recycling considerations.

Industries such as food, cosmetics, chemicals and medical devices maintain explicit labeling standards to reduce risk and facilitate recall management, while multilingual and cross-market requirements create additional complexity in the labelingproces.