Barcoding, and label printing in general, has been a fairly “black and white” affair to this point. With the looming deadline for compliance with the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS, the broad range of companies affected by this legislation may find the need to add at least a little color to their labeling. The new mandate requires the use of standardized hazard pictograms to indicate the potential dangers of the contents of the labeled container. Each required pictogram MUST be contained within the borders of a RED DIAMOND, so requiring companies that print their own labels to develop a solution for adding color to what most likely had been a black and white process in the past.
Allow Paragon Data Systems to partner with your company to develop a solution tailored to your specific needs. We have solutions as simple as using preprinted red diamond label stock for use with existing thermal transfer printers for smaller printing requirements to dedicated full color options that allow your labels to do far more than simply comply with GHS mandates.
Imagine your labels as a full color extension of your corporate branding. Today’s printing options and technologies allow the label user to add full color company logos, and even photo quality pictures to help your offerings stand out from others. One-dimensional and two-dimensional barcoding information is durable and razor sharp. Color coding has been proven to reduce errors and help in quick product identification. Single-pass, full color printing speeds and improves workflow by eliminating the need to match and align preprinted label stock or run labels through a second printing process. Preprinted label inventory is largely eliminated, as is waste when formats and content change. All of this can be accomplished for a very competitive price per label.
Whether you need to stay compliant with GHS labeling requirements, or simply want your labels to be a more effective branding tool, Paragon can help bring color to a black and white world.
James Unger is Paragon\’s foremost expert on GHS labeling requirements, compliance, and color printing. Subscribe to this series for a weekly update on GHS issues, printing technology spotlights, and further information on color label printing or call 800.211.0768 to speak directly with him about your business\’ particular needs.
