Navigating the challenges of egg coding and marking
18 October 2023
Under UK and European law, every egg sold in the UK is required to be marked with a code for safety and traceability that includes the country of origin (UK), production unit and type of farming system – as well as best before dates, and symbols such as the Red Lion.
Consumers rely on these codes to make informed decisions about the eggs they purchase, and they ensure that any potentially contaminated eggs can be quickly identified and removed from the market.In order to print this essential information onto the egg, and egg cartons, you need to overcome a variety of challenges, including:
Fragility of the eggs
Varying eggshell surfaces
Adhering to food safety regulations
Ensuring high speed production
Meeting labelling and traceability requirements
Finding eco-friendly solutions that doesn’t compromise on printing quality
Using a continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) or thermal ink jet (TIJ) solution can help eliminate these issues, and provide a high quality, legible print. To see which is the best fit for your production, we’ve summarised the key points of each option below, or you can get in touch with our technical sales team to find out more.
LEIBINGER CIJ:
Sealtronic nozzle sealing technology for fast start up and high productivity.
Integrates with MOBA and Other Egg Grading Systems.
Can print directly on to the egg or egg carton.
Compliant, food-grade inks available
IP65 protection available
Thermal Ink Jet (TIJ):
Fast printing speeds
Simple and intuitive on-screen programming
Minimal maintenance and ink wastage
Easily integrates into production lines.
Compliant, food-grade inks available
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