Label Inspection and Verification

Automated Label Inspection Solutions for Vision-Based Quality Control of Labels and Packaging

Label inspection and verification in manufacturing is vital for the production of high-quality products and product packaging. Before final goods leave the production facility, the thorough inspection of product labels can enhance quality assurance, protect consumer safety, and support compliance with standards and regulations.

METTLER TOLEDO advanced label inspection solutions can assist manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and other industrial sectors with upholding these standards. This helps protect brand integrity and reduces the risk of label-related recalls.

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Presenting accurate, legible, and compliant product labeling on manufactured products is a must. Every industry has its own unique challenges when it comes to label inspection. METTLER TOLEDO provides label inspection solutions tailored to address these individual needs, helping each product type meet strict quality and accuracy standards:

Food and Beverage Inspection: Reduce the risk of recalls by verifying expiration dates, allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information.
Pharmaceutical Inspection: Meet compliance requirements and protect consumers with correct dosage and instructions displayed clearly on product packaging.
Chemical Inspection: Confirm accuracy, completeness, and legibility of safety information and accidental ingestion instructions.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Inspection: Check visibility of usage instructions, best-by dates, and allergen or safety details.

Our label verification systems can inspect a wide range of packaging types, including bottles, jars, cans, pouches, and flat packs. They verify label data such as barcodes, text, and graphics. Implementing these types of automated quality inspection systems can significantly reduce the risk of labeling errors and maintain consistent product quality.

What is Label Quality Control?

Label quality control is used to verify the accuracy, legibility, and compliance of product labels. Key elements of this type of quality check in manufacturing include:

Content Verification: Confirms that all required information, such as ingredients and usage instructions, is present and correct.
Visual Inspection: Checks for proper label placement, alignment, and overall appearance.
Code Verification: Validates the accuracy and readability of barcodes, QR codes, and other machine-readable label elements.
Regulatory Compliance: Confirms that final printed labels match approved versions that adhere to industry and retailer requirements.
Brand Consistency: Maintains uniform branding appearance across product lines.

METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection supports all these aspects with comprehensive vision-based quality control for labels and packaging.

Label verification is important in the production process for several key reasons:

Consumer Safety: Labels are used to display vital product information, including potential allergens and proper usage instructions.
Regulatory Compliance: Many industries must follow strict labeling rules, such as standards required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Label inspection helps manufacturers avoid fines or legal issues by verifying product labels before they reach consumers.
Brand Protection: Consistent, high-quality labeling strengthens brand identity and builds consumer trust.
Recall Prevention: Thorough label inspection helps reduce the risk of product recalls caused by mislabeling.
Operational Efficiency: Automated vision inspection systems for label verification can identify issues early, reducing waste and downtime.

Label inspection solutions from METTLER TOLEDO can help manufacturers address these aspects of production for enhanced product quality and customer satisfaction.

METTLER TOLEDO offers advanced vision inspection systems for accurate and reliable label verification during production. Two of our systems that provide vision-based quality control for labels include:

V11 Label Inspection System

The V11 Label Inspection System is a versatile solution to inspect the top and sides of oriented products. It offers:

High-resolution imaging for detailed label checks
Flexible installation options to accommodate various production line configurations
100% automated label inspection at high speeds
Inspection of 1D and 2D barcodes, label defects, and graphic IDs

The V11 is well-suited for manufacturers who want to replace manual spot checks with automated inspection systems for product labels and packaging.

V11 Label Inspection System

V33 Flat Pack Vision Inspection System

The V33 Flat Pack Vision Inspection System inspects labels on flat product surfaces, such as pouches, bags, and cartons. Key features include:

Multi-angle inspection using top, front, or rear cameras
High-speed image processing for fast-paced production
Advanced product tracking for efficient product sorting
Customizable lighting options for optimal contrast in wet, reflective, or uneven surfaces

The V33 system is ideal for flat packaged products which require thorough label inspection to verify the presence of information such as allergens, nutritional data, and expiration dates.

V33 Flat Pack Vision Inspection System

CMV Combination vision inspection, checkweighing, metal detection

Combination Inspection Systems for Advanced Applications

METTLER TOLEDO also offers combination systems that integrate label inspection with other quality checks, such as:

CV Combination System: Label checks plus highly accurate weight inspection
CMV Combination System: Label inspection, checkweighing, and metal detection for a three-in-one inspection solution.

Automated label inspection offers many benefits in production. It provides a comprehensive approach to the quality inspection of package and label information, maintaining product quality, enhancing brand reputation, and reducing the risk of recalls.

Maintain High Product Quality

Label inspection and verification helps maintain consistent product quality through the detection and rejection of any products with label defects. It checks that all required information is present, accurate, and legible, including variable data such as batch codes and expiration dates. This helps manufacturers significantly reduce the risk of mislabeled items reaching consumers, promoting high product quality standards.

Enhance Brand Reputation

Consistent, high-quality labeling plays a vital role in building a strong brand image. Label inspection can be used to verify uniform branding elements across product lines, confirm that final label content matches approved standards, and maintain a professional appearance with precise label placement. Advanced label inspection systems provide manufacturers with the necessary tools to protect their brand reputation and succeed in a competitive global marketplace.

Minimize Product Recall Risk

Product recalls due to incorrect information or undeclared allergens can be an expensive - and highly avoidable - mistake. If the label errors are not caught early, it can lead to severe health consequences for the affected customers. METTLER TOLEDO label inspection solutions can help minimize the risk of these recalls by verifying every label for defects and legibility before the product is placed on store shelves.

Software, Service and Support

ProdX - Next Level Product Safety

ProdX software provides the next level in product safety and savings. The software actively saves time and money by automating the monitoring, reporting, and collating of all product inspection activities in real-time. The safely stored data supports food safety regulatory compliance, taking due diligence to the next, higher level as a more effective brand protection measure. By analyzing the data, production line improvements can be identified, helping to increase productivity and combat rising costs.

Global Service and Support

Professional installation, configuration and verification allow systems to function at their best from the start. Training services bring employees up-to-speed on proper system operation, reducing the risk of operator error. Service plans and regular maintenance visits keep equipment operating at top efficiency for the life of the system. Spare part kits enable fast responses to unexpected downtime and support a preventative maintenance program.

Test Before You Invest

We offer free product test reports, live virtual demonstrations, and provide access to rental systems to help you simplify and support the decision-making process. Whether you need to quickly scale up production, adapt to variable demand, or test your product on our equipment before making the investment, we have a solution that can help.

Label Inspection Solutions from METTLER TOLEDO

Designed to Meet Diverse Manufacturing Requirements

Our fully automated label inspection solutions provide manufacturers with powerful vision-based tools to enhance product quality, support compliance, and maintain brand consistency. Our systems offer:

Customizable solutions for advanced and standard applications
High-speed, accurate inspection capabilities to support production efficiency
User-friendly interfaces for easy setup and system integration
Comprehensive data collection and reporting for simplified quality control and regulatory compliance

Choosing METTLER TOLEDO for their label inspection equipment provider helps manufacturers streamline their quality control processes, reduce the risk of costly errors, and maintain the highest standards in product labeling.