Food Traceability

Keeping track of products is vital for production in all industries from quality control to identifying bottlenecks in production lines. Product tracking is essential for preventing and identifying contamination and recalls in the food industry. Food traceability is now part of the law with the FDA’s Food and Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)’s Final Rule which will go into effect in January 2026. The rule requires all that manufacture, process, pack or hold food products on the Food Traceability List (FTL) to maintain records of the food products. The FTL includes cheese, eggs, peanut butter, vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, fish, shellfish, and ready-to-eat refrigerated deli salads. All packages of perishable foods must include a Traceability lot code. The most common and most effective food traceability process is adding a 2D barcode matrix to the food product packaging label. Finding the right labeler to meet safety regulations and guidelines that can also maintain the right speed, accuracy, and precision during the label application is critical for a productive food packaging process.

Hygienic Washdown Labeler

The Hygienic Washdown Labelers are robust, engineered with type 304 stainless steel, and passivated for corrosion resistance. The Labelers’ Clean-in-Place design provides minimal contamination points. This allows for minimal disassembly with easy cleaning and maintenance, therefore reducing your risk of contamination on the factory floor. The Labeler is mobile, utilizing a small footprint to quickly change workstation locations and be easily cleaned on the factory floor. The Hygienic Labelers meet IP69K requirements and exceed IP66/NEMA4X standards to ensure consistent washdown performance. The labeler is capable of running up to 12-inch wide labels. The adjustable angular peel plate is suitable for a wide range of applications. Separate unwind, drive, and rewind servo controls provide maximum control, stability, and performance.