Does Your Product Suffer from Category Camouflage?
You may have the best product in the world, and a marketing strategy that generates a ton of interest, but none of that will matter if consumers can’t find your brand at retail. There are now so many different product options on store shelves that they begin to blend in with each other. Just look […]
Certificates of Material/Conformance: Value Added or Value Wasted?
Our Minnesota senators and representatives on the Congressional Technology Caucus, Democrat and Republican, have signed a bipartisan open letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg asking for, in effect, a streamlined, more flexible and transparent FDA approval process. Any time that Michelle Bachmann and Al Franken agree on something, the evidence of a problem must be […]
The Importance of Safety Colors!
During World War II, a significant consideration was made to be sure that critical equipment was properly marked and color coded according to parameters designated at that time. To help avoid the risk of “friendly fire”, aircrafts were marked with distinctive colors or stripes so they could easily be recognized during intense military operations. This […]
UL Certified Constructions
Underwriters Laboratories or UL is an independent product safety certification organization that has been in business since 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. UL has developed numerous standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and equipment, mainly dealing with product safety. UL also evaluates and certifies the efficiency of a company’s […]
Durable Goods: Blank Emission Decals & Thermal Ribbons
An emission label/decal is an important product component that allows U.S. Customs Inspectors and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to verify that a product meets all necessary regulatory requirements. This label is used to describe the emissions that are created as a by-product of manufacturing, transporting, or disposing of a consumer product. Not only are […]
Implementing G.H.S.
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is an international standard for identifying hazards. Using common pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements; governments and companies are anticipating GHS will increase the well being of human health and the environment while reducing unnecessary testing and regulatory development for countries without systems. In […]
Personal Care Labels & Packaging Made Simple
Most purchasing decisions are made within 10-20 seconds. With an ever-growing selection of goods in the personal care aisle, what are you doing to ensure your product is the one purchased? Follow the Leader The latest trends in personal care revolve around simplicity. A focus on minimally designed labels and environmentally friendly packaging materials are […]
Shrink Sleeve Trends
Shrink continues to grow! Use of Shrink-sleeve labeling is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% until 2025.* It’s a cost-effective way to decorate complex shaped packaging, and utilizes the full 360° of the container. Shrink sleeves add a lot of shelf impact to brand packaging. So what are the […]
Sustainable Packaging: Why Is It Important?
Whether you’re walking the floor at an industry trade show, or sitting face-to-face with a high-level decision maker from a large retailer, the topic of sustainable packaging will be discussed as the “go-green” initiative is gaining momentum. With mounting pressure from consumers, and the fear of future government regulations or outright bans of certain packaging, […]
