Inkjet coding and marking solutions for foodstuffs
Proof of origin, best before date, ingredients and other information have to be clearly readable on food packaging in accordance with standards. Our inkjet coding and marking systems for the food industry reliably meet all requirements.
Marking of primary and secondary packaging
FOOD LABELING WITH INKJET
A lot of information and coding can be found on food packaging. These include barcodes, 2D Codes, batch numbers, batch labels, ingredient lists, nutritional value and allergen information as well as the best before date (BBD). In the EU, the Food Information Regulation (FIR / EU No. 1169/2011) regulates exactly what information has to be included on food. This regulation provides food manufacturers with clear, uniform and binding requirements for food labeling. It thus ensures that consumers can obtain comprehensive information about the origin and ingredients of food when making a purchase. Primary or secondary packaging is often marked on the food production line using an inkjet printing system. It is important that all inks and other materials used are food-safe and therefore harmless to health. In the EU, the so-called food grade inks have to meet the requirements of EU Regulation 1935/2004/EC and be approved by the BfR (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment). For the American market, the requirements of the FDA apply.
What is important for inkjet coding and marking solutions?
- Reliable operation in industrial food production
- Simple integration into filling systems
- Food-safe inks / food grade inks
- 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
Industrial inkjet coding and marking solutions are used throughout the food industry. A wide variety of food packaging is marked with codes and markings.
Application examples for food labeling
- Marking of film packaging using continuous inkjet
- Marking of cardboard packaging in accordance with LMIV
- Marking of aluminum cans with small character inkjet printers
- Coding of flour and sugar sachets
- Direct marking of secondary packaging such as cartons and shrink film
Discover the various possible applications of our industrial 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.
