LABELING AND PACKAGING STANDARDS FOR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR SHIPMENT
In general, if you were already selling your products in-store, Quebec’s labeling standards remain the same, i.e. the obligation to indicate a lot number, an expiration date and nutritional values in the case of a food product. The standards vary according to the fields, but it should not be forgotten that they also vary according to the countries.
VideoJet Inkjet Printer also provides Coding and Marking of the boxes
If online sales open doors for you internationally, it also subjects you to the regulations of these new business possibilities. Some countries ask, for example, to indicate the presence of GMOs in food products and to identify the presence of liquids on shipping boxes. If you are targeting international markets, it might also be a good idea to equip yourself so that you can display the words “made in Canada”.
Whether it’s cardboard boxes, plastic bags, wooden containers or other materials for your packaging, you can count on the efficiency of our products. Find out how our bespoke industrial marking solutions can meet all your industry requirements.
SHIPPING LABEL PRINTERS
Usually, you will be dealing with shipping companies who will provide you with the information and bar codes to place on your mailing boxes. However, it is your responsibility to print the self-adhesive labels and affix them to your packages.
The information to be affixed to the package
Shipping labels should usually contain the following information:
- Name and logo of the transport company.
- Shipping barcode.
- Tracking number.
- Sender information.
- Recipient information.
- Weight, dimensions and nature of the goods.
This information is usually printed on self-adhesive labels using a thermal printer. Tracking and labeling software also allows you to define fields, import this information from a database, and add your own personal touch with labels such as “Fragile”, “Do Not Bend” or “Hazardous Material”.
The importance of legibility of the shipping label
A bar code that is unreadable or erased over time could result in the loss of tracking or even the loss of the package. This is why it is of the utmost importance to affix the shipping label prominently to the item. It should not be bent or placed in a way that would make it difficult to scan the bar code. A quality, well-maintained printer will also ensure the readability of your bar codes.
You can scan the codes on your packages to ensure readability before sending
AUTOMATION OF PACKAGING FOR ONLINE SALES
Automatic packaging, printing and labeling are good ways to alleviate the labor shortage problem facing factories today. They also make the work of employees easier and safer.
There are many options available to you to do this, and they vary by field. Automation can be partial and very simple. For example, one can opt for a label applicator printer.
We can also go very far by making the production line intelligent with the help of automatons and viewer cameras. If you ship your products in a box, you can automate with a conveyor , a boxing trainer , a box tapeuse and an applicator label printer .
Automated parcel wrapping could save your team a lot of time
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF PACKAGES
To mail your items sold online, you will need thermal tapes and self-adhesive labels, a thermal printer, and label creation software. We have several models to suit your needs, including the very popular Zebra printers, known for their reliability and speed. We can also offer you a barcode reader which will allow you to scan the codes and check their readability. You will be absolutely certain that your packages can reach their destination as soon as possible.
Many businesses that are new to selling online make the mistake of buying equipment online at low prices without knowing how to use, maintain and install it. And when this equipment breaks, companies do not offer after-sales service, let alone emergency repair service.
At DMS, we can offer all of this to you at similar prices, and to get your online sales process off to a good start, you can take advantage of a turnkey installation. Everything is in the same place: a single installation, a single expert who will explain everything to you. And you know exactly who to call if you have a problem with one of your products.
Our specialists install and test your equipment for you and train your team to use it properly, react to possible errors, and maintain it in the best way to ensure its durability.
