Packaging must be traceable to the responsible manufacturer or importer.
Depending on the specific requirements, this may include information such as:
The information must be clear, legible and durable.
Many manufacturers already work with batch numbers, dates, barcodes and other variable information. In many cases, it is therefore not about replacing the entire labelling process, but making sure the existing solution can handle the required information.
PPWR may also lead to changes in packaging materials and packaging design.
When the packaging changes, the marking should be tested as well.
A different material or surface can affect:
A solution that works well on one packaging material may not perform in the same way on another.
New requirements may also mean that additional or different information needs to be handled during production.
This makes it important to look at the entire process, from data to finished marking.
It may be relevant to consider:
Software and integration can therefore be just as important as the marking equipment itself.
You do not have to work out on your own how new requirements should be translated into a practical solution on the production line.
Once you have established which information needs to appear on your packaging, we at HM Systems can help you find the right way to apply it.
We work with solutions including:
We can also help assess whether your current solution can be adapted, or whether changes in packaging, data or production require a different approach.
A labelling or marking solution alone cannot ensure full compliance with PPWR. However, we can help with the practical part and make sure the required information is applied clearly, reliably and efficiently in production.