WHAT ARE: Food Information Labels

As food safety and labeling regulations continue to tighten worldwide, print technology requirements for nutrition labels are becoming increasingly demanding. Clear, durable, and compliant printing is essential to ensure that nutritional information remains legible throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Key Benefits

• Prints that withstand temperature fluctuations
• Compatible with pre-printed packaging films
• Inks resistant to abrasion during packaging and handling

Labeling Nutrition Information in the Food & Beverage Industry

Nutrition Label Requirements

In the United States, nutrition labeling is governed by the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These regulations ensure that consumers have access to clear, standardized nutritional information, empowering them to make informed purchasing decisions.

Because nutrition facts are both mandatory and critical to consumer trust, labels must remain perfectly legible throughout manufacturing, transportation, storage, and handling.

Nutrition labels typically include information such as:

• Calories
• Serving size
• Total fat
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Sodium
• Sugars
• And other required dietary values

Any alteration or degradation of this information can compromise regulatory compliance and consumer confidence.

Durability Challenges for Nutrition Labels

To maintain accuracy and readability, nutrition labels must resist:

• Scratching
• Smudging
• High and low temperature exposure
• Steam and moisture
• Repeated handling

Why Use Thermal Transfer Technology for This Application?

Effective Print Solutions for Nutrition Labels

Thermal Transfer printing provides a reliable and versatile solution for producing durable nutrition labels across a wide range of packaging formats. This technology supports printing on:

• Cardboard
• Flexible plastic packaging
• Rigid plastics
• Paper labels
• Foam and polystyrene materials

By integrating wax/resin or resin thermal transfer ribbons into your production line, you can achieve:

• Long-lasting, high-contrast print quality
• Resistance to environmental and mechanical stress
• Seamless printing on multiple substrate types
• Efficient operation without disrupting packaging workflows

Thermal Transfer technology ensures that vital nutritional information remains clear, compliant, and consumer-ready—every step of the way.

For this application we recommend the following products: AWX FH, APR 6, APX FH+, APR 600