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
Get in touch today to learn more or request a copy of our brochures.
