Covid-19 Causes Tamper-Evident Tick-up

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From the way we work to how we shop, Covid-19 caused seismic shifts in the beauty industry, especially in the area of packaging.  Although trends come and go, most agree that the importance of  tamper-evident labels is here to stay.

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There was already some growth in this category as states started legalizing cannabis. But now these seals are essential for consumer peace of mind.  This very functional security label was born out of the infamous 1983 incident when someone laced Tylenol bottles with cyanide resulting in seven deaths.  That event led to the development an entire category of tamper-resistant packaging including the breakable plastic rings, individual seals on over-the-counter medications and tamper-evident labels.

Regardless of the type, it is clear that tamper evident labels improve the security of any item by forming a seal that will indicate if someone has attempted to open it without permission.  They also act as an impactful visual deterrent.  Some options include:

Jar and Bag Seals: These basic pressure sensitive labels wrap around the top of your product to show that they have not been opened.  An added plus is that they provide extra space for branding.  Commonly used shapes include narrow rectangles, circles, square s, and barbells.Barbell-shaped pressure sensitive seal

Perforated safety tabs: Functions as a seal by adding material, usually film, that overlaps with the lid or opening of a product. It’s attached using a perforation that rips from the main label when opened.  Cosmetic companies often use this for lip sticks, gloss, and balms.

Void Labels: Help identify a compromised item by leaving a message on both the label and the product that it is adhered to. When the label is removed from the substrate, it leaves an imprinted “void” pattern, which means it has been tampered with.

Neck Bands: Great for bottled products and are commonly used in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and health & beauty industries.  In addition to security, these heat shrinkable seals offer several benefits such as covering the fill line, increasing the design space, and helping to keep the cap and neck ring clean and dust free.

Thinking of adding a tamper-evident label to your product?  Email samples@overnightlabels.com or click here for a sample kit.

 

2021 Packaging Production in a Pandemic: What’s in and out?

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Looking back at the early days of the pandemic, most suppliers, manufacturers, and stakeholders agree that they were unprepared to handle the ramifications the pandemic had on their businesses.   From weak supply chains to spikes in demand for products that had not been forecasted, these issues have driven a shift in several areas of manufacturing, especially packaging.  So, what’s in and what’s out in 2021?

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IN: Producing Packaging in the USA             OUT: Producing Packaging Overseas

Why: When China shutdown, the domino effect lead to production delays, product scarcity at retail and consumer anxiety.  With uncertain days ahead, many US companies are switching to domestic package printers.  This allows them greater flexibility, speed-to-market, quality control, communication, and supports American workers.

IN: Printing Custom Labels                             OUT:  Printing on Containers

Why: Printing directly on to containers means high minimums and can be costly unless printed overseas.  New regulations have also made holding inventory more difficult.  With today’s advancements in specialty finishes, it’s possible to achieve the same high-end look with a custom label.   Brands are finding that labels offer greater flexibility, faster turnaround times, require lower minimums and are less expensive than printing directly on your vessel.

IN: Prioritizing Experience                            OUT: Prioritizing Pricing

Why: The pandemic taught us is that it’s crucial to choose the right partners.  Pricing becomes less significant when a converter runs short of stock, can’t handle increased orders, or misses deadlines. Converters with longevity in the business tended to have enough inventory, available presses, employees, and technical expertise to weather the early impact of Covid.

Overnight Labels has been in business since 1987.  Over the last few months, we’ve worked with many clients dealing with the new normal.  We’ve printed millions of labels, shrink sleeves and rolls of flexible packaging for companies trying to get essential items to market as fast as possible. Some of them had supply chain issues, and we were able to help because all of our material is domestically sourced.  Our inventory is huge, so we never ran out of stock, even at the height of Covid-19.

Click here to receive a free sample kit, which contains a wide variety of our award-winning labels featuring many different finishes, laminations, and effects.  In a hurry for a price quote? Email your needs to custservice@overnightlabels.com or call us at 631.242-4240.

2021 Packaging Production in a Pandemic: What’s in and out?

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Looking back at the early days of the pandemic, most suppliers, manufacturers, and stakeholders agree that they were unprepared to handle the ramifications the pandemic had on their businesses.   From weak supply chains to spikes in demand for products that had not been forecasted, these issues have driven a shift in several areas of manufacturing, especially packaging.  So, what’s in and what’s out in 2021?

Seeing is believing.
Click here for a free sample kit.

IN: Producing Packaging in the USA             OUT: Producing Packaging Overseas

Why: When China shutdown, the domino effect lead to production delays, product scarcity at retail and consumer anxiety.  With uncertain days ahead, many US companies are switching to domestic package printers.  This allows them greater flexibility, speed-to-market, quality control, communication, and supports American workers.

IN: Printing Custom Labels                             OUT:  Printing on Containers

Why: Printing directly on to containers means high minimums and can be costly unless printed overseas.  New regulations have also made holding inventory more difficult.  With today’s advancements in specialty finishes, it’s possible to achieve the same high-end look with a custom label.   Brands are finding that labels offer greater flexibility, faster turnaround times, require lower minimums and are less expensive than printing directly on your vessel.

IN: Prioritizing Experience                            OUT: Prioritizing Pricing

Why: The pandemic taught us is that it’s crucial to choose the right partners.  Pricing becomes less significant when a converter runs short of stock, can’t handle increased orders, or misses deadlines. Converters with longevity in the business tended to have enough inventory, available presses, employees, and technical expertise to weather the early impact of Covid.

Overnight Labels has been in business since 1987.  Over the last few months, we’ve worked with many clients dealing with the new normal.  We’ve printed millions of labels, shrink sleeves and rolls of flexible packaging for companies trying to get essential items to market as fast as possible. Some of them had supply chain issues, and we were able to help because all of our material is domestically sourced.  Our inventory is huge, so we never ran out of stock, even at the height of Covid-19.

Click here to receive a free sample kit, which contains a wide variety of our award-winning labels featuring many different finishes, laminations, and effects.  In a hurry for a price quote? Email your needs to custservice@overnightlabels.com or call us at 631.242-4240.