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Benefits of a UDI System

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When we talk about UDI in our industry, we always refer to the classes, Class 3, Class 2 and Class 1 UDI and we always reference the due dates. What gets lost in this discussion is the actual benefits that accompany UDI. When UDI is fully implemented there are benefits to multiple organizations: the organization […]

Preparing to Meet UDI Compliance Dates

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The healthcare industry has been rapidly preparing for FDA compliance requirements, on all medical devices (Class I-Class III.)— With the FDA’s latest deadline being completed for Class II devices this September, are you prepared for the Class I deadline? With each UDI deadline provide a new challenge for the medical device community. While many companies […]

FDA to kickoff Drug Supply Chain Security Act meeting this month

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Counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs is a billion dollar a year industry that has put a dark stain on the healthcare industry as the lack of regulatory standards has put patients lives at risk.  As a result the FDA is trying to reduce and eliminate counterfeit drugs through the DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act.) Signed by […]

Tips and Tricks: Ensuring clean label accuracy in food manufacturing

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Consumers today are more educated on the products they purchase and are very conscious of what is deemed “healthy.”  We have recently seen waves of food manufacturers facing lawsuits over false advertising, especially focused around foods labeled “healthy” and “natural.” Ryan Fournier, an international trade associate for law firm Armstrong Teasdale lists items manufacturers must […]

In the News: Senate Passes G.M.O Labeling Rule

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The G.M.O.(Genetically Modified Organism) labeling rule has been a widely discussed topic in the food labeling industry.  While some wanted full transparency on whether products contained G.M.O’s other fought the regulation in its entirety claiming increased production and labeling costs.  Congress has agreed to a bipartisan agreement on the matter allowing companies to disclose whether […]

In the News: FDA final ruling published for Nutrition Facts

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We have posted  previously on the potential changes on the Nutrition Facts label.  The Nutrition Facts label is one of the most commonly read and recognized labels in the U.S. While the overall design of the Nutrition Facts label will stay the same the content within the label will see some changes, here are some […]

Looking toward the future with Label Verification

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In the labeling industry product validation and label clarity are two of the most important components, whether in the final packaging stage or en-route to other production sites.  Clear and precise product labeling provides significant competitive advantages while also meeting regulatory compliance. Pragmatyxs has been evaluating and testing integrating a third party label verification device […]

Tips and Tricks: How to print high volumes efficiently in BarTender

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If you have high volumes of label printing, print speed is of high importance. Many  manufacturers are printing thousands of labels on a daily and even an hourly basis.  Understanding the difference between ‘Extended’ and ‘Continuous’ mode within BarTender (http://www.seagullscientific.com/) and how to ensure you are falling within one of those modes is critical to […]

Improving safety procedures with GHS Labeling

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We can all agree that safety is a top priority within a company; however, depending on the tasks at hand safety could be the highest priority.  GHS (Global Harmonized System for Hazard Communication) was created as a solution for hazardous materials being handled between international boundaries using images to denote the products and the hazard. […]

Upgrading to BarTender 2016: Administration Console

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Over the next couple weeks we will discuss the benefits and features of the newest version of Seagull Scientifics (http://www.seagullscientific.com/) BarTender label design and printing application. One of the many new features in BarTender 2016 is the Administration Console.  In previous versions the user had to go to a separate console for security settings, event […]