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Custom Label & Packaging Insights

Tips, trends, and design inspiration for a wide variety of products.

How to Design Holographic Stickers and Labels

Holographic stickers are all the rage. They’re eye-catching and durable, and a fun and easy way to advertise or spice up your packaging. If you’ve admired holographic stickers for a while but had no need for them in your packaging repertoire, you’ll be pleased to know that you can have holographic product labels too! In…
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Advantages of Digital Printing

Digital printing is a method of printing that takes digital-based images and prints directly onto a variety of mediums. Other conventional methods of printing that use etched plates to transfer images onto materials have been around since the 18th century. These methods like flexography and lithography are still used today for larger-scale commercial printing. While…
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How to Design an FDA-Approved Supplement Label

Creating a supplement label that’s FDA-approved is perhaps the easy part of creating your product labels. Your dietary supplement labels will stay on the right side of the law if you simply follow a straightforward set of government guidelines. The real challenge comes in designing a supplement label that sets your product apart from all…
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Eco-Friendly Packaging Design Ideas

Packaging waste is a big problem in the U.S. According to recent EPA statistics, it’s an 80.1 million-ton-per-year problem. That’s how much packaging waste made it into landfills in this country in 2017, the most recent year with published data available. In fact, packaging waste accounted for nearly a third of all solid waste dumped…
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How to Create an FDA Approved Supplement Facts Label

Dietary supplement labeling requirements are complex. Since nutritional supplements are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, producers must comply with a set of strict governmental regulations designed to keep consumers knowledgeable about what they’re putting into their bodies.  In addition to producing more informed consumers, creating an FDA-compliant supplement label protects your business from…
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Complete Guide to Cannabis Labels

The cannabis industry has experienced rapid growth over the last several years. We’ve seen dispensaries open up around the country, but more than that, we’ve seen the rise of cannabis products like infused skincare, foods, beverages, and more. Despite the industry’s success, very few guidelines and regulations exist at the federal level regarding cannabis packaging…
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How to Choose the Best Private Label Supplement Manufacturer

If you take health and fitness seriously, it’s natural to want to share your enthusiasm with others. Starting your own line of health supplements is an exciting way to turn your passion for wellness into a sustainable business! Private label supplement manufacturers cater to aspiring entrepreneurs just like you, turning dreams into substance. In this…
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How to Create a Cleaning Product Label (+ Third-party Certification Programs Explained)

Between a dizzying array of governmental regulations and specialized certification programs related to cleaning product labels, figuring out what applies to your products and deciding which voluntary programs to participate in can be a daunting task. In this post, we examine OSHA regulations and requirements for cleaning product labeling and the EPA’s voluntary program which…
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How to Label Your CBD Product

With the CBD boom on the rise, it’s likely that you are designing a new label for a different CBD product each week. Whether you’re marketing hemp-infused dog treats or CBD gummies, it’s imperative to make sure that your CBD label complies with the FDA’s legal requirements. Surprisingly, the FDA has been pretty tight-lipped throughout…
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Ultimate Guide to Label Materials and Laminates

Whether you’re looking to package a new product or rebrand the packaging of an existing product, a custom product label is a great way to go. But with so many label materials and laminates, choosing the right one can seem daunting. We’ve aimed to help you find the perfect label material for your product by…
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