Processor prepares for labelling laws

Processors using Marel’s Innova Labeling software will be able comply with the new EU Regulation 1169/2011, which affects labels accompanying all fishery and aquaculture products for EU consumers. The legislation includes changes to mandatory nutrition information on processed seafood, mandatory labelling of catch area or country of production, and allergen information requirements.

Marel developed the software to meet the food industry’s need for control and automation of the labelling process from receiving to dispatch.

The software module’s visual label designer lets processors create labels with texts, images, barcodes, and line graphics, using simple drag and drop options and real-time visualisation. Label contents can be fully customised, so it is easy to comply with new customer, production, or legislative requirements.