The Importance of Laser Marking for Food Packaging
Manufacturers need a dependable way to track how perishable food moves from the production process to the point of sale. Tracking helps prevent and mitigate potentially contaminated food from circulating, helping to avoid and mitigate product recalls. By laser engraving the packaging with vital information, manufacturers can maintain product safety and quality as well as:
- Ensure regulatory compliance: To maintain regulatory compliance, manufacturers must follow baseline traceability guidelines as outlined by the FDA.
- Enhance food traceability: Manufacturers can streamline food traceability by marking food packaging with unique identifiers. Tracing food improves quality control and efficiency for greater consumer confidence and satisfaction.
- Boost efficiency and cost-effectiveness: Laser marking is faster and more accurate than other methods. It also requires fewer consumables, lowering environmental impact.
- Get permanent, legible marking: Serial codes and other information should be permanent to increase reliability and confidence. Laser engraving provides permanent marks, which is important for consumer safety and managing product recalls.
- Benefit from material versatility: You can mark various materials with lasers, including plastic, wood, paper, silicone and cardboard, among others.
