Packaging Compliance Checker
Obtain a full report on your packaging design – and any areas for concern with our Packaging Compliance Checker.
Looking for expert guidance on your packaging design?
We've been designing packaging for over 20 years – one of the main concerns clients have when work has been done by another agency or a freelancer, is legal complications that may arise from incorrectly designed, labelled and communicated packaging design.
Our packaging compliance checker gives you peace of mind before your packaging production runs, and costly mistakes.
You will receive an in-depth report on your packaging design and labelling – with detailed feedback on changes which need to be made, and why it’s important.
What does our Packaging Compliance Checker check for?
Mandatory Label Elements
We verify that your product name, weight storage conditions appear clearly and legibly.
Visual Design
We check that your barcode is in the correct place and at the correct size, making sure that your fonts are appropriate and at a legally approved legible size. We check for recycling messaging and iconography.
Ingredients, Nutritionals & Allergens
We confirm ingredients are listed correctly, and that allergens are clearly labelled and communicated. We check that nutritional values are present and that declarations are correct when required.
Date Marking & Storage Guidance
We ensure “best before” or “use by” dates follow the correct format, and that storage instructions are unambiguous.
Origin & Manufacturer Details
We review country-of-origin labels, importer addresses, and manufacturer contacts for full traceability compliance.
Legal Product Naming
We check that your product uses the legally prescribed name and that descriptive terms accurately reflect processing methods and ingredients.
We compile everything into a PDF report with a turnaround of 1-3 days.
Following this we can support your brand with making necessary changes to get your product retail and production ready.
How does it work?
- Upload your artwork files to the form – we need your final design files, in PDF or original file format (AI, EPS etc…)
- Make payment
- Wait 1-3 working days to receive your report
Any questions? [email protected]
Packaging Compliance Checker
When selling to the public – packaging design compliance checking is crucial.
- Incorrectly labelled packaging design could pose a risk to members of the public, this includes categories like FMCG and food, but also with other products like children’s toys and appliances.
- When packaging is labelled and communicated incorrectly, it’s not doing its job properly – this makes it difficult for consumers to trust your brand.
- Retailers, buyers and investors all have a sharp eye when it comes to incorrect claims, badly designed packaging, and unsuitable communication. To put it short, it can ruin your first foot in the door.
- Correct the mistakes while you can: Your packaging may have been done by another agency, freelance, or even yourself – who doesn’t have expertise in packaging design and concerns around retailing and selling to the public. Correcting mistakes before print and full production runs will save a lot of time, effort and worry in the long run.
- Well designed and well communicated packaging design which adheres to the right legislation fosters trust. Consumers know what they are paying for, and what they are getting.
- Your brand is far more likely to succeed and be favourable to manufacturers, retailers, buyers and investors when due diligence has been put into your packaging design and labelling. Expensive packaging runs, delayed launches, and repeat production runs work in no ones favour.
We create hundreds of pieces of packaging for clients every year – as part of our service we support clients with packaging compliance checking.
Often we find that brands are given a set of documents from their manufacturers on what they can and can’t say – but then struggle to articulate this with agencies and creatives involved in the project.
Our work spans hundreds of categories ranging from toys, to pet food, personal hygiene, baby food, drinks and more.
Just use our form above to upload your artwork, or if you have any questions – email us at [email protected]