A New Era for Food Packaging Labeling – UV Inkjet Printers Facilitate Safe and Efficient Production

Background

With the advancement of the global digital wave, the food packaging industry is undergoing a quiet "label revolution." Have you ever had this experience: holding a jar of jam or a box of cookies in the supermarket, searching high and low for that tiny production date? Or perhaps you've had to give up on studying the ingredients because the font on the ingredient list is too small?

Especially in 2025, with the deepening application of digital labels for pre-packaged foods jointly promoted by the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation, this pain point is becoming a thing of the past. When food packaging begins to carry digital information that is "audible, playable, and magnifiable," we can't help but ask: What technology is supporting the precise coding of this trillion-dollar market?

One answer is UV inkjet printer technology, which has shone brightly in the field of industrial marking in recent years.

Policy Dividends: The "Essential Need" for Digital Labeling

In September 2025, with the release of the "Announcement on Matters Concerning the Implementation of Digital Labeling for Prepackaged Foods," my country's food labeling officially entered the digital age. Digital labels allow consumers to scan QR codes to view enlarged ingredient lists, listen to audio descriptions, and even obtain complete traceability information on their mobile phones.

However, this also presents new challenges for food production lines: how to print high-quality QR codes that are not only clear and aesthetically pleasing, but also permanently scannable and resistant to fading on a wide variety of food packaging materials on a high-speed packaging line?

Traditional thermal transfer printing (TTO) or ordinary inkjet printing often falls short when faced with flexible packaging, low-temperature cold chain environments, or harsh logistics friction. This is precisely where the CYCJET piezo inkjet printer demonstrates its core value.

A Solution to the Problem: The Technological Empowerment of CYCJET UV Inkjet Printers

In the food packaging industry, flexible packaging (such as stand-up pouches, shrink film, and aluminum foil bags) is highly favored due to its lightweight and environmentally friendly characteristics. However, these materials have low surface tension, are smooth, and are easily deformed, making them a major challenge for the coding industry. If the label adhesion is insufficient, the code will peel off; if the clarity is insufficient, consumers' mobile phones cannot recognize it, rendering the digital label useless.

CYCJET high-resolution inkjet printers, with their advanced UV piezoelectric inkjet technology, provide a perfect "one-stop solution" to this problem.

1. Instant Curing, Unaffected by Harsh Environments

Unlike traditional inks that require time to penetrate or naturally dry, CYCJET UV inkjet printers utilize ultraviolet curing technology. The ink cures instantly upon exposure to UV light, adhering firmly to PE, PP, PET, and even aluminum foil surfaces the moment it is sprayed.

This means that whether it's frozen dumplings requiring freezing to -18°C or beverage boxes subjected to high temperatures during long-distance transport, CYCJET-printed production dates and traceability codes remain clear, durable, and scratch-resistant, ensuring complete product traceability from factory to table.

2. High-definition technology enables "multi-code integration" to become possible.

The announcement specifically encourages enterprises to achieve "multi-code integration," that is, to integrate traceability codes, settlement codes, and marketing activities into a single QR code.

This requires inkjet printers to have extremely high printing accuracy to carry complex information on small packaging. CYCJET high-speed inkjet printers support high-definition printing, ensuring sharp, unblemished lines on even tiny anti-counterfeiting characters or complex QR code matrices, with a recognition rate of over 99.8%.

3. Environmentally Friendly and Safe, Aligning with Global Green Concepts

CYCJET also delivers outstanding results on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues, which are of great concern to overseas social media and global consumers. Its UV inks are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), will not contaminate food, and meet FDA and EU safety standards for food contact materials. This not only protects consumer health but also helps food companies respond to national "dual carbon" goals and reduce carbon emissions during the packaging process through a consumable-free and low-energy-consumption design.

Beyond Food: A Lean Eye for All Industries

While the food industry is at the forefront of digital labeling, the applications of CYCJET UV inkjet printers extend far beyond this sector.

·In the pharmaceutical industry, it can print electronic drug tracking codes on medicine boxes and aluminum foil, ensuring that every box of medicine can be traced back to its source and preventing tampering;

·In the cosmetics industry, it can print exquisite color codes and batch numbers on curved lipstick tubes and glass bottles, becoming the finishing touch to a brand's high-end image;

·In the electronics industry, it can achieve intricate micro-engraving on tiny components, contributing to intelligent manufacturing in Industry 4.0.

In conclusion

From a simple production date to a digital gateway carrying massive amounts of information, the humble label is undergoing unprecedented transformation. CYCJET understands that every print job is related to food safety, and every QR code links the trust between brands and consumers.

In the wave of food label digitization, CYCJET is not only a technology provider but also a driver of smart manufacturing. We are committed to helping global companies easily overcome digital barriers with smarter, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient UV coding solutions, giving every package a "speaking" intelligence.

When consumers scan the packaging with their phones, we hope they see not only information but also safety and trust. This is the unique mark that CYCJET online inkjer printers imbue in this new era.

About CYCJET:

CYCJET is the brand name of Yuchang Industrial Company Limited. As a manufacturer, CYCJET have more than 20 years of experience for R& D different types of handheld inkjet printing solution, Laser printing solution, and portable marking solution, High Resolution Printing solution in Shanghai China.

Contact Person: David Guo

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