If you ask how much your label might cost without describing your needs, there’s only one answer we can give you: It depends. Like so many things, the price of your label will depend on what it’s made of. And for most labels, that’s not just one material. In our recent webinar, “Beyond the Surface: An In-Depth Look at Label Materials and Their Impact,” The Label Printers’ President, Lori Campbell, discusses the layers that make up a self-adhesive label, and how the materials you choose can dramatically affect cost, durability, and performance ..read more

When shopping for labels, you obviously want to get the best value for your money. But you might be surprised that the lowest price is not always the “best” price. For various reasons, a cut-rate label order might not live up to your standards or properly meet your needs. In our recent webinar, “How to Negotiate for Better Label Pricing,” The Label Printers’ President, Lori Campbell, and Joe Kane, Vice President of Technology, outline everything you need to know (and consider) to get the best price for your custom labels ..read more

The beauty and personal care industry is growing rapidly. Beauty buyers’ values and shopping habits are changing just as quickly. Your beauty company has an unprecedented opportunity to gain lifelong fans and grow your business, but you can’t count on your old branding to win over new converts. Remaining competitive as a beauty manufacturer in 2022 may require a brand refresh, and that starts with your brand’s most visible element: your beauty product label ..read more

This might seem like an unexpected statement coming from a business called The Label Printers, but here goes: Sometimes it might make more sense to print your own labels than ordering them from a commercial custom label manufacturer. We would be doing you a disservice if we didn't acknowledge that DIY label printing can sometimes be an effective solution. Small businesses with simple label needs, in small quantities, owe it to themselves to research their options ..read more

Consumers are exposed to thousands of brand messages daily as they move about their homes, and virtual spaces. With this onslaught, it’s no wonder everybody’s attention spans are getting shorter and shorter. When a consumer’s eyes meet your label for only a fraction of a second, everything on that label has to work toward capturing and keeping their attention. With so little time to persuade, the decisions you make when sourcing your product label are more important than you think ..read more

Earlier this year, it was reported that the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) filed a regulatory petition asking the Food and Drug Administration to change the labeling system for food and beverages sold in the United States. The idea has gained a lot of traction, most recently garnering the support of the Biden-Harris administration. While these changes have not yet been made into law, the United States wouldn’t be the first to do so. According to the CSPI, dozens of other countries have already made similar changes to nutrition labeling, and more are expected to follow. What ..read more

When we talk about “smart” technologies, we don’t just mean clever ideas. This designation refers specifically to products and tech that connect to digital networks, which allows for better tracking, monitoring, and information sharing. How does this apply to your product labels? If you’ve ever scanned a QR (Quick Response) code, you’ve already seen smart label technology in action. Smart labels make it possible to embed all kinds of helpful information into your labels without compromising design or legibility — and that’s just the beginning. Here’s what you need to know about smart labels a ..read more

While there’s no question that cosmetics companies must follow federal guidelines, those rules and regulations are not always simple. The labeling requirements alone can be a dense tangle of hard-to-follow legalese, which can pose a real challenge: How can you create the perfect label for your cosmetics without running afoul of federal guidelines? To help make things easy, we’ve created this straightforward, everyday-language guide to the FDA’s regulations on cosmetic labeling ..read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory requirements for drug labeling aren’t exactly intuitive. Even after consulting the labeling resources provided by the FDA, you may be left with some questions about how to stay compliant — especially since those requirements are constantly being updated ..read more

Lately it seems like “the pinch” is just getting more and more painful. On one side is a volatile supply chain and on the other is a big hike in prices. For businesses caught in the middle, it can feel like you’re being asked to spend more and more for smaller and smaller returns. With so much pressure to reduce expenses, how can you trim costs on your custom product labels, without risking their quality (or your supply ..read more