Laser coding and marking solutions for foodstuffs
For the best possible consumer safety, proof of origin, ingredients and other information on food packaging or foodstuffs have to be clearly readable and standard-compliant. That's why we offer reliable laser coding and marking systems for the food industry.
Marking of primary and secondary packaging
EFFICIENT LASER MARKING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
There are many legal and normative requirements for the marking of food packaging. For example, they have to include barcodes, 2D Codes, batch numbers, batch labels, ingredient lists, nutritional and allergen information and the best before date (BBD). The precise requirements for food labeling in the EU are set out in the Food Information Regulation (FIR / EU No. 1169/2011). These binding and clear requirements ensure a high level of consumer safety, as consumers can obtain uniform information about the origin of food and its ingredients throughout the EU. Laser marking systems are common solutions for marking food packaging such as foils, plastic containers, cans, screw-top jar lids and cardboard packaging.
What is important with laser coding and marking solutions?
- Reliable operation in industrial food production
- Simple integration into filling systems
- Legal requirements in accordance with the Food Information Regulation (LMIV), EU 1935/2004/EC, BfR, FDA, LKV
- 1D and 2D Codes (DataMatrix codes, 2D checkout codes) in high print resolution
For hygienic reasons, most food is packaged and the packaging is marked. However, direct printing, or natural branding, is also an option for some foods. The classic example of this is eggs, which are usually printed with a standardized producer code using an inkjet process. For fruit and vegetables with a hard, thick skin as well as bread and rolls, laser printing is also very suitable for direct marking with a manufacturer's logo, proof of origin or checkout code. Direct laser marking is completely safe for consumers. For manufacturers, it is a sustainable, consumable-free and packaging-saving solution.
Industrial laser coding and marking solutions are used throughout the food industry. A wide variety of food packaging or foodstuffs are marked directly with codes and markings.
Application examples for food labeling
- Non-contact direct marking of jars and cans with CO2 Laser
- Marking of cardboard packaging in accordance with LMIV
- Marking of organic coffee capsules with CO2 Laser
- Direct marking of secondary packaging such as cartons and shrink film
Discover the versatile application possibilities of our industrial laser coding and marking solutions. They enable process-reliability, traceability and consumer protection in the food industry.
REA Coding and Marking Solutions meet the strict legal requirements of the food industry and are also flexible, reliable and easy to use.
The EU Regulation LMIV / EU No. 1169/2011 regulates which information must be provided on food packaging. This includes the name of the food, list of ingredients, best before date, net quantity, allergen labeling, origin labeling, nutrition labeling, alcohol content and other food-specific information.
In the Lot Marking Ordinance (LKV), the Federal Ministry of Health has stipulated that only foodstuffs marked with a lot number consisting of letters, numbers or letters and numbers may be put into circulation in Germany. This allows them to be clearly assigned to a production batch.
