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Almost no part of the production line is safe from headaches and holdups for contract packagers and contract manufacturers (CP/CMs), according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2024 report, “Contract Packaging and Manufacturing: Drivers of Machinery Investments”. *...

As the seasons come and go, we should be reminded that safety isn’t seasonal. Year in and year out, safety must be top of mind in the workplace and the community. It requires that everyone takes it upon themselves to elevate safety as a priority and make it an...

Borrowing words from Willie Nelson, safety should be something that is always on our mind. This state of mindfulness means that everything we do, whether inside or outside of the workplace, needs to happen with safety in mind. With so many things competing for our...

Constant regulatory churn continues to remind us of the pivotal role that labeling plays in the marketplace. The recent update to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, California’s Prop 65, new labeling rules from EPA as well as other federal and state regulatory...

Businesses often describe the relationship they have with their customers as a partnership. A partnership implies mutually beneficial cooperation between the parties in the relationship. A partnership also implies a relationship that’s more than simply transactional....

Did you know that June is National Safety Month? National Safety Month is an initiative of the National Safety Council, and its purpose is to focus special attention on safety at work, at home, and in the community; “from the workplace to anyplace.” ¹ A critical...

There is no universal definition of durable label. We can, however, answer the question; “what makes a label durable?” Simply put, the combination of topcoat, face stock and adhesive, 3 basic components in a pressure-sensitive label construction, form the key...

Are you looking for durable labels that stand up to punishment and deliver consistent, reliable performance? Maybe you’ve learned from experience that durability, reliability and optimal performance aren’t something you can take for granted. No one can afford to take...

In the Mirriam-Webster dictionary, the first definition of the noun “safety” is, “the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss”. Safety labeling is an action taken to prevent hurt, injury or loss through the use of labels. Labels play a...

A highly anticipated update to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) may be getting close to realization. OSHA sent the final rule to the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) for review as the final step before the new rule is published. The...

The changing seasons remind us that change is a constant. In labeling, regulatory change is constant, and this inevitably results in frequent label content changes. Label content changes can be challenging to manage if you have large numbers of label templates for...

The effect of supply chain disruptions associated with the COVID 19 pandemic led many companies to pivot from a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing and distribution model to just-in-case (JIC). The JIC model emphasizes stockpiling inventories as a strategy to mitigate...

Undeniably, regulatory compliance is a principal driver in package labeling, for industrial and consumer products that are manufactured, distributed, sold and consumed in the United States.  At every level of jurisdiction, state, federal and international, the...

At this time of year as we turn our attention to warmer weather, blooming flowers and the renewal of nature, it’s appropriate to give renewed focus to the subject of safety.  While safety and compliance go hand in hand, safety is a topic that spans virtually every...