LabelsStories focus on plastic film or paper labels, either in rollstock form, or in cut-and-stacked quantities, that are applied to a product or package/container, including graphics.Label issues present varied challengesDistribution environment, regulatory and compliance issues, and marketing messages are among the key concerns for manufacturers.... Labels | August 24, 2010 Shrink-sleeve label helps launch ZŪN energy drinkPETG label curves to the proprietary rocket-shaped PET bottle, which launched in the Denver area.... Labels | July 6, 2010 New shrink sleeve doubles label space• XT720 shrink-sleeve packaging provides an added dimension that offers 100% more printable area by creating a peel-away outer label, expanding available space from the traditional 360° to a complete 720° • offers room for promotional messaging, directions, coupons, or... Labels | June 8, 2010 Shrink film labels• Light-blocking, opaque PETG-HY labels block up to 99% of visible and UV light to safeguard and extend product shelf life, efficacy, and nutritional value • for nutraceuticals, vitamin waters, supplements, and other light-sensitive packaged products • decorative, promotional 360°... Labels | May 3, 2010 NanoChromics trial kit• TKN-4.0 trial kits enable printers to begin manufacturing NCD™ displays for a variety of applications, including information on packaging labels • kit contains seven screen-printable NCD inks, guidelines, and documentation for printing standard six or eight-digit numeric displays, sample... Anti-counterfeiting, track-and-trace, authentication | May 3, 2010 GSMS gains an e-Pedigree edgeA software-based system coupled with RFID technology helps Golden State Medical Supply gain a competitive edge in pharmaceutical distribution.... Distribution, package testing, cold chain | April 16, 2010 New graphics contemporize Lubriderm lotion's lookJohnson & Johnson has updated the look of its Lubriderm Skincare lotion, capitalizing on the brand equity of its bottle shape, while adding decorative touches that make the packaging look “more contemporary, attractive, and impactful on shelf,” says Sherry Thompson,... Structural and graphics package design | April 8, 2010 Self-lifting label• a new development in the company’s Pharma-Comb labels delivers enhanced convenience and ease-of-use for multidose medications • after opening the upper label, the label parts underneath automatically “rise” for easy and efficient peel-off • even if healthcare personnel are... Labels | March 30, 2010 Introducing DriveLine B by Linoprint, a Heidelberg Company: Digital Printing System for Variable, Multi-Color Printing on Labels, Foils and PaperGriffin-Rutgers Company, Inc. introduces the DriveLine B, a digital system for multi-color, high resolution, complete printing of labels (paper or coated) and web stocks (paper, aluminum or plastics).... Press Releases | March 24, 2010 Wound care receives ‘cutting-edge’ packagingHydrocolloid dressings, biosynthetic dressings, and growth fibers exemplify the exceedingly complex materials used for wound care materials.... Medical devices | March 1, 2010 FDA warning reminds us of labeling’s impactSeemingly basic details, such as a product’s name, or the amount of drug in a tablet, can pose potential patient safety risks if that information is confusing or inaccurate, as two current examples attest.... FDA, regulatory and legal | February 19, 2010 Labels critical for pharmaceuticalsOften overlooked during product/package development, labels communicate with consumers, address regulatory matters.... Labels | November 25, 2009 Spear Receives TLMI Environmental Leadership AwardSpear has been recognized with the 2009 Environmental Leadership Award from the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute at the annual meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona.... Sustainability/environmental | November 23, 2009 PLMA Show, like the private label market, is boomingFirst time observations from show floor—packaging still has a long way to go.... Labels | November 17, 2009 Paragraph IV Patent Certifications*The PDF contains a list of drug products for which an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) has been received by the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) containing a "Paragraph IV" patent certification. This list includes the name of the drug... FDA, regulatory and legal | November 14, 2009 What's New from the Office of Oncology Drug Products*2009 * FDA granted accelerated approval to ofatumumab (Arzerra, GlaxoSmithKline) for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) refractory to fludarabine and alemtuzumab. More Information (October 26, 2009)... FDA, regulatory and legal | November 6, 2009 September 2009 Drug Safety Labeling Changes - 36 drugs with changes*The "Summary Page" provides a listing of drug names and safety labeling sections revised.... Labels | November 2, 2009 Dexferrum (iron dextran injection) - Labeling change*American Regent and FDA notified healthcare professionals that anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have followed the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection.... Labels | October 22, 2009 When packaging and labeling help fight drug counterfeitsIn the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing battle against counterfeit drug products, the latest FDA guidance is aimed directly at packaging techniques.... FDA, regulatory and legal | October 10, 2009 Nationwide Voluntary Product Recall of Neocate® Infant Specialized Formula Lot P91877*Nutricia North America, Inc. ("Nutricia") has contacted customers to undertake the voluntary recall and replacement of one (1) lot of the specialized infant formula product, Neocate®.... FDA, regulatory and legal | October 9, 2009 * indicates a sponsored article that was submitted directly to this Web site by the supplier, and was not handled by the Healthcare Packaging editorial staff. Healthcare Packaging may share your contact information with our sponsors, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. Healthcare Packaging will not share your information with a sponsor whose content you have not reviewed. |
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