Manufacturers and packagers of pharmaceutical products understand that a product identification system for pharmaceutical packaging requires two separate, but highly integrated components. It is mandatory to have a labeling system that can consistently apply labels at the required speed and with a high degree of accuracy. Along with such a labeler packagers need a print system that can apply the industry required lot and date information, and, in many cases today, a serialized code in high density format onto each label just prior to application. Detailed tracking capability, and batch information and expiration dates, on packaging are critical to public health and safety as well as any company’s ability to track its products.
The Re-Pack Pharma Wrap Labeling System, sold by Griffin-Rutgers, seamlessly combines both system components together so as to provide correct package printed information (text and codes), and accurate labeling of round containers at high speeds. The Pharma Wrap labeling system helps manufacturers easily adhere to the rigid standards set forth in the principles and regulations of this rigorous industry.
The Pharma Wrap System comes equipped with an extended label applicator arm that allows sufficient space for the mounting of various types of coders as well as a wide range of print inspection devices. The complete system is so designed as to accommodate various infeed types so as to easily mate to sections of conveyors, rotary tables and tray feeders depending on the configuration of an already existing packaging line.
Pharmaceutical packagers are faced with changing regulations and unique packaging demands that the print professionals at Griffin-Rutgers can help address. Today companies need to adhere to changing regulations, both domestic and international, to provide accurate product identification and worldwide track & traceability. The intricate demand to be able to trace the products, individually, all the way through the supply chain and worldwide distribution system, is especially important with the dramatic growth of diverted and counterfeit drugs.
The array of coding technologies employed in packaging plants today have been developed to satisfy differing unique applications. They include:
- Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printers. These are high speed, fluid-based, non-contact printers that print on bottles, vials, blister foils or tubes and many other types of packaging.
- Laser printers offer a permanent unalterable mark. A laser printer can print on labels, cartons, bottles, vials or caps, ampules and tubes, among others.
- Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printing is an ink-based and non-contact technology. These printers can print on cartons, labels, fiber materials such as Tyvek, or blister foils. Newly developed inks have made the application of this technology much broader now than in passed years.
- A Thermal Transfer Overprinter (TTO) is a high resolution, ribbon-based, contact coder that prints on labels, pouches, sachets and other flexible materials.
The Re-Pack Pharma Wrap Labeler is specifically designed to suit the needs of the pharma industry but also could be ideal for a broad range of other industries that employ round (wrap required) labeling:
- Beverage
- Consumer goods and cosmetics
- Food
- Automotive Fluids
- Chemicals
Because we at Griffin-Rutgers understand the never ending demand for consistent accurate labeling, along with the need for print clarity and product tracking mechanisms throughout the packaging and distribution chain, we can help you determine the best product identification (labeling and coding) system for your unique needs.
Bags & Pouches For The Pharmaceutical Industry
Almost everyone uses some type of pharmaceutical product so the packaging of these products is very important. Using pouches or bags with multi-layer barrier films are excellent choices for protecting your product from oxygen, moisture, and sunlight. There are different types of bags and pouches, and printing or labeling them has differing requirements. If you...Continue reading→
Using Modern Technology In The Pharmaceutical Industry
With the advances in technology, most industries have jumped on board to ensure that their labels, packaging, tracking system, marketing, etc., is relying on new and improved ways to keep their operations running smoothly. Using modern technology in the pharmaceutical industry is helping lower the chances of errors in medical offices, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.,...Continue reading→
Labeling Oral Medications
Each liquid dose label is specifically designed to address individual needs in a pharmacy. From special papers and adhesives to a variety of shapes for irregular or small items, each one is designed to solve an issue for labeling oral medications.Continue reading→
Pharmaceutical Packaging
One market that is advancing around the globe at a constant pace is pharmaceutical packaging. In 2018, it was estimated to reach a net worth of $78 billion, with a current rate of $20 billion a year. Packaging is key for safety, security and success.Continue reading→
Aluminum Foil Packaging
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and flexible metallized films like aluminum foil, are widely used for confectionary and salty snacks packaging. Flexible packaging is the fastest growing packaging type driven by innovations including zippers, gussets and windows. Flexible packaging is also popular because of portion control packaging and lower transportation costs.
Blister Packs Protect Medicine
Medical aluminum foil is the material sealed onto a plastic film. The advantages of using this type of seal is that it is non-toxic, corrosion resistance, heat resistant, moisture and light resistant, and resistant to high-temperature sterilization. The typical thickness is usually 0.02 millimeter, consisting of a protective layer, printing layer, base material, and an...Continue reading→
Tyvek® For Packaging
Tyvek® is a brand of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers, which is a synthetic material. The name is a registered trademark of the DuPont company, a company with a well-known reputation in the textile and chemical industries. Tyvek® is often used as housewrap, a synthetic material used to protect buildings during construction. The material is difficult to tear but can easily be cut with scissors or a knife. Water vapor can...Continue reading→
Coding And Labeling On Blister Packs And Clamshells
Packaging has changed quite a bit over the past few years. Clear packaging, like blister packs and clamshells are becoming a popular choice among manufacturers today. Some studies suggest that shoppers are as much as 400% more likely to pick up a package if they can see the product that is inside.
Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Coders for Pharmaceuticals
Growth of international free trade and inadequate drug regulations have led to the expansion of trade in counterfeit drugs worldwide. Technological protection is seen as the best way to avoid this problem. Different technologies came into existence like overt, covert, and track and trace technologies.
Stricter Package Labeling Being Required By The FDA
The food and medical industry seem to change and grow daily. With that, comes stricter package labeling being required by the FDA. It’s important that your packaging meets the demands of the ever-changing industry and its regulations. At Griffin-Rutgers, we have a solution to meet your labeling requirements.
