Egg Carton Printing Ink Cartridge Selection Guide 

With the improvement of food safety awareness, the governments of various countries have stricter regulations on the egg market, and the improvement of logistics technology has also made the competition in the egg market more intense. In such a competitive environment, this article will discuss Uniplus ink in depth. The advantages of cartons in egg carton printing, and how to improve the efficiency of enterprises through high-quality printing.

Criticality of food safety regulations and printing quality in egg packaging 

Different countries have different standards for food safety. Take the United States as an example. As the country with the second largest egg consumption in the world, many companies are full of ambitions for this market. For the sake of national health, the Agricultural Marketing Bureau (Agricultural Marketing Bureau) Marketing Service AMS) allows egg production companies to participate in the USDA shell egg grading program. The program is evaluated according to the appearance of the eggshell, the quality of the egg, and the factory environment. The grades are divided into AA from high to low. , A, B, a total of three levels. Approved companies can add the USDA grade mark to the egg packaging box, which indicates the grade of the egg.

In addition to the above mentioned, whether the code can achieve the goal of identification and traceability is also part of the evaluation. Therefore, the printing quality of the producer code, date, and factory number is also extremely critical.

If the company is not certified by the Egg Quality Grading Program, it cannot use the USDA grade mark, but it can mark the words "Grade AA" or "Grade A" on the package.

In addition to federal law, depending on where the eggs are sold, some state egg laws require the outer box to be marked with the following information:

Sales Deadline ( Sell-By ) 

The sales deadline is to let the store know when the product can be displayed and sold before the product deteriorates, and the purpose is to help the store achieve the goal of inventory management. Usually, when this date expires, the item is still safe to eat, but the taste may be different. It is recommended that when printing the sales deadline, the manufacturer should consider how many days the buyer will store or eat the product after purchase, and then decide the date. However, some states' regulations regarding the sale of eggs do not allow the use of "Sell-By" dates, so Uniplus recommends that you check with your local law enforcement agency for the latest regulations.

Expiration date ( Expiration, EXP ) 

The effective date refers to the safe date obtained by the manufacturer based on the composition of the product and the possible storage environment to ensure that the product can be eaten or used. When the effective date expires, the nutrients in the egg will also be lost, and it is not recommended to eat it. It is often confused with the purchase date or safe-by date, but they are not the same. In inventory management within the manufacturer, many systems summarize products according to the expiration date, so the expiration date can be said to be the most common time stamp on food packaging.

Pack date ( Pack date )

The packaging date is usually presented in the form of codes. When the packaging date is printed on the egg carton, it refers to the date when the eggs were washed, graded, and loaded into the carton. Julian numbers are usually used - represented by a three-digit code. The date of the entire year, starting on January 1 (001) and ending on December 31 (365) -- to represent.

In addition to legal regulations, to optimize company operations, many companies print UPC barcodes and SKU codes on packaging to achieve the goals of inventory management and marketing information collection. The square QR code is also the standard code enterprises will use to promote to consumers.

Advantages of Uniplus Ink Cartridges 

Uniplus TIJ ink cartridges can be installed and used in a variety of inkjet printers. When you input the content you need on the inkjet printer, the brightly colored ink will be printed by the machine to print clear text, numbers, complex two-dimensional Pictures, UPC barcode, SKU code, etc. These high-quality prints come from Uniplus 100% compatible brand new ink cartridges, with our inks. Our ink has five advantages:

• It takes a long time to open the cover, increasing the flexibility of printing tasks;
• With excellent adhesion to the substrate, the printed content can last longer;
• Anti-friction, to ensure that the printed matter does not easily fade;
• Good barcode readability to ensure a smooth inventory management process,
• The printing content is quick-drying and suitable for completing multiple printing tasks in a short period, which can greatly improve production efficiency.

If you need to print on pulp egg boxes, cardboard egg boxes, corrugated boxes, and plastic egg boxes, it is recommended to use Uniplus ink cartridges (UP ink cartridges) to complete your printing needs. Our price is more economical than OEM original ink cartridges. Can reduce your cost. In addition to water-based inks, we also provide solvent inks. Solvent inks can be supplied in a variety of colors including black, blue, red, yellow, green, invisible blue, invisible red, and food-grade magenta.

If you need to purchase ink cartridges, our team can provide a variety of solutions according to your needs, from customized ink formulations to payment and delivery, to meet the different needs of all partners. If you have any questions about ink selection or other products, please feel free to contact our online professional customer service team. You not only get the guarantee of printing quality but also enjoy more economical and affordable prices than OEM original factories and professional ordering experience.