Food Packaging and the 7+1 Nutrition Labeling Scheme

Select labels for Hong Kong food manufacturing and processing workflows, for printing 7+1 nutrition labels (7+1 Nutrition Label), ingredients, dates, and batch information. Choose suitable facestock, adhesive, and printing methods based on the packaging surface, printing equipment, and storage environment.

Food Label Materials and Printing Method Selection

  • Hydrogel Label

    Suitable for labeling nutrition facts and ingredients on smooth, clean, dry glass bottles, plastic containers, or cartons. Choose thermal transfer coated paper, direct thermal paper, or direct thermal synthetic facestock as needed; for refrigerated applications, confirm the selected adhesive type and labeling conditions.

  • Coated Paper Label | Thermal Transfer

    Suitable for labeling nutritional information, ingredients, and batch details on dry food packaging and outer cartons. Uses thermal transfer printing and requires a ribbon; for surfaces such as cartons, corrugated boxes, plastic, or glass, select the adhesive based on the actual material and test the label first.

  • Thermal Paper Labels | Ribbon-Free Printing

    Suitable for printing dates, batch numbers, and short-term food information on cartons and dry plastic packaging. Direct thermal printing requires no ribbon and is ideal for workflows where content needs frequent updating; consider the effects of heat, light, and moisture when selecting this option.

  • PET polyester film label

    Suitable for nutrition facts and product identification labels on plastic bottles and flexible packaging. Select the facestock, adhesive type, and printing method according to exposure to moisture or oil and refrigeration conditions. Standard thermal transfer labels require a compatible ribbon; test-apply them to a clean, dry surface.

  • Thermal Synthetic Labels | Ribbonless Printing

    Suitable for nutrition and product information labels on plastic containers and flexible packaging, for applications that require synthetic facestock and prefer a ribbon-free process. Uses direct thermal printing; moisture resistance and suitability for refrigerated conditions should be confirmed against product specifications. The application surface should be clean and dry.

  • Thermal labels for low-temperature use

    Optional for refrigerated or frozen food packaging, for labeling nutritional information, dates, and batch numbers using direct thermal printing. Select an adhesive designed for low temperatures based on the actual packaging, and verify the minimum application temperature, service temperature, and condensation conditions; labels for refrigerated and frozen applications are not interchangeable.

7+1 Nutrition Labeling and Food Packaging Material Selection FAQs

How should materials be selected for 7+1 nutrition labels based on the packaging surface?

When selecting printing materials for 7+1 Nutrition Labels, first confirm the packaging material, label size, printer model, and storage environment, then choose the face stock and adhesive. Water-based adhesive refers to the adhesive type and can be paired with thermal transfer coated paper, direct thermal paper, or direct thermal synthetic face stock. The application surface should be clean and dry, and the label should be tested on the actual packaging; for refrigerated or frozen applications, confirm the product specifications separately.

What is the difference between thermal transfer and direct thermal labels?

Coated paper thermal transfer labels must be used with a suitable ribbon. Thermal paper and thermal synthetic labels use direct thermal printing and do not require a ribbon. The printing method for PET polyester film labels must be confirmed for each product; do not assume that all PET labels support direct thermal printing. Food nutrition facts, ingredients, dates, and batch information can be printed as needed.

How should labels be selected for packaging refrigerated or frozen foods?

Thermal labels designed for low temperatures may be considered, but confirm that the selected adhesive meets the application and service temperature requirements specified for the product, and take condensation into account. Chilled and frozen applications should not be treated as equivalent; test on the actual packaging. PET or synthetic facestock does not in itself mean that the label can be applied to wet or oily surfaces; ensure the surface is clean and dry before testing.

What information should I provide when requesting label samples or a quote?

Please provide the packaging material and surface, label dimensions, printer model, labeling and storage environments, and the information you expect to print (such as nutrition facts, ingredients, dates, or batch numbers). If refrigeration or freezing is involved, please also describe the relevant conditions. We recommend testing the labels on the actual packaging to confirm the suitable face stock, adhesive, and printing method.