The regulations governing the fresh fruit and vegetable sector are very broad, ranging from products with specific standards to others with general marketing standards.
The labeling of fruits requires an optimal adhesion and high durability, in addition they must be resistant and flexible, since the surface has curves, such as pears, apples or bananas.
For the labeling of these foods, it is necessary to use plastic materials, such as polypropylene and polyethylene.
The ink must be low migration, to comply with food contact labeling regulations.
What should a fruit label contain?
- Sales denomination of the product.
- Ingredients.
- if it is a packaged product, the net quantity.
- Minimum shelf life or expiration date.
- Company identification.
- Conservation conditions.
- Place of origin.
- Lot.
- Commercial characteristics.
- registration number.
