Glossary · Manufacturing
What Is Labelling & Coding?
Labelling and coding is the late-stage line operation that applies the label, prints the batch number and the production or expiry date, and applies any required marks. Because it happens after filling, print quality and batch coding are verified here, and the codes applied are what make later traceability possible.
Why it matters when you source
The batch code is the thread connecting a unit in a customer's hand to the batch record and the raw materials behind it. Ask how the code is applied and verified, because a code that rubs off or was never applied breaks traceability at the last step.
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