In India lot of companies and industry present in every field. Labeling is very important for every company or organisation. A good labeling is always attract the people and good labeling is always first choice of customer. A label is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal or other material affixed to a container or article , on which is printed correct information about the product. Some time right information is directly printed on container also count under labeling. Labeling is provide right information to medical practitioner and patient. In pharmaceutical industry type of packaging and labeling is very essential and it is an important step from the production to its final use. Use of medicine and other indication mentioned on the packaging and labeling. Labeling is also tells about the quality of products. Labeling is very essential tool for new and established companies. But the pharma marketing companies and franchise companies always pay special attention or focus on pharmaceutical Labeling and packaging. A good and clean Labeling always attract customer and give rise in business. The packaging and labeling are essential as it involves health benefits and along with that they are two vital requisites for a Pharmaceutical Company, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Food Supplements, Extract Companies, Herbal Company, Ayurveda Company, Cosmetic Company, Nutraceutical Company, Unani Company, Cosmetic Company.

1. What is the Labeling

2. Part of Labeling

3. Type of Labeling

4. Quality of Labeling material

5. Role of Labeling

6. Benefits of Labeling

what is the Labeling

Labeling is a part of branding and ensures product identification. Labeling containing specific material which is decided by Government Authorities or labeling and packaging perform in a specific manner. Labeling is a printed information that is connected to the identification of product and provide detailed information about the product. Due to the parameters of labeling customer make the decision easily at the point of purchase. 

Part of Labeling

Labeling perform by the desired parameter and it contains sufficient information for customer. parameters like 

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1. Name of the drug product or brand name
2. List of active ingredient with specific quantity. It is very important parameter which is followed by the companies during finalization of labeling.
3. Batch no. assigned by the manufacturer.
4. Expiry date and Manufacturing date mentioned by manufacturer
5. Any special storage conditions and handling precautions.
6. Name and address of the manufacturer
7. Mentioned govt. certificates or approvals which is taken from govt. authorities like USFDA , WHO , GMP etc.

Type of Labeling

Lot of materials present for labeling and in modern era for different product different shape and material is used like some transparent labels are now in use in lot of cosmetics, vaginal wash etc. If we talk about labels then paper label, coated paper label, laminated paper label, foil label, sleeves label are available. But mostly paper label is used due to it’s cost. It is too much economical is comparison to others. Labels can be stuck to the container by Cold Glue, Pressure Sensitive, Heat Seal Coatings, Migration Safe Adhesives, Luminescent Adhesives.

1. Standard or high quality labels printed 1 to 8 colours
2. Flexo or digital printing
3. Peel and Reseal type labels to maximize content space.
4. Extended content booklet labels.
5. Rigorous quality control procedures
6. 100% inspection and numbering

Quality of Labeling material

The material used for labeling can be made from white paper stock, holographic films or shrink sleeve labels. Multi layer labels can be used where a lot of information is to be written. The font size and type should be readable. A good label always  have specific information with suitable gap and necessary grammar and abbreviations uses for right information. The labeling manufacturer should follow the quality process of labeling. Once the labeling is done, examine everything carefully to ensure the compatibility with FDA standards.

Role of Labeling

Labeling is essential for healthcare industry. FDA has given regulatory labeling standards for pharmaceuticals, medical, and dietary products. As per FDA guidelines all pharmaceutical labels should be designed as such that they remain in place invariant environments during distribution, supply, and storage.  A label always tell about the official product name, active and inactive ingredients with quantity, drug Facts table, use, warnings and allergic reactions.

Benefits of Labeling

A label always give benefit to customer about the official product name, active and inactive ingredients with quantity, use, warnings and allergic reactions. Labeling is beneficial for medical practitioners and patients. Packaging and labeling are two important parts of pharmaceutical products. Both things should meet the quality and FDA standards. To grow up pharma company business these steps are much important. All steps monitored and examined from manufacturing to labeling. In pharmaceutical industry the packaging and labeling both are critical and essential steps. These are regulated or approved by regulatory authorities. As per guide lines they specified the packaging material according to particular drugs and materials. The product packaging and labeling are most important and should have 100% compliance with authority rules and regulations. So, for the increase in pharmaceutical business, every step has to decide very consciously and wisely as it is examined from initial stage of manufacturing to labeling.

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