RPC labels are the information sheets found on or in reusable plastic containers used to ship produce and other perishable goods. The growth in the industry has led to a need for conformity and to ensure all information required to meet regulations is included.
The Reusable Pallet & Container Consortium, or RPCC, is responsible for overseeing this project. They are concerned with making sure that all of the required information can be easily found. Historically, the various pieces of information required might be found anywhere, there was no set location. Another problem was that some were poorly designed and fell out of the container so it had no information on it at all.
RPCC now offers a template to print information on a standard size piece of paper, in a consistent order and location, so everyone from growers, to retailers and customers can find what they are looking for. The resulting product information sheets are proving to be a effective.
Glossy, letter-sized sheets of of paper should be used. This is an affordable method of printing them that does not require ordering special sizes of paper. The glossy paper does not absorb water as fast, so they are less likely to curl or fall off. The completed labels are 8.5 inches long and 2.2 inches wide; the template will print five labels per sheet.
Other requirements are that organically grown products are printed on green paper, and conventionally grown products are on white paper. There are guidelines available to confirm that your products fit into one of these categories. Check with the RPCC for more information.
Necessary information includes the product name, the weight or number of pieces, the location grown, including state and country and the product's grade, as well as the company name and address. This is all information that would normally be listed on the products, but this differs in that it is in consistent locations.
Grocers use the product identification number, or PIN, to link the product and price in databases. This allows price changes without ever handling merchandise and easy tracking for inventory purposes. Lot numbers and the pack or ship date are important to confirm freshness and to use in the event of recalls.
The logical steps laid out by the RPCC improves the process of providing information to growers, retailers and customers. RPC labels are a good solution and will help all facets of the industry. For more information, including how to get the template, contact the RPCC.
RPC Labels
The Reusable Pallet & Container Consortium, or RPCC, is responsible for overseeing this project. They are concerned with making sure that all of the required information can be easily found. Historically, the various pieces of information required might be found anywhere, there was no set location. Another problem was that some were poorly designed and fell out of the container so it had no information on it at all.
RPCC now offers a template to print information on a standard size piece of paper, in a consistent order and location, so everyone from growers, to retailers and customers can find what they are looking for. The resulting product information sheets are proving to be a effective.
Glossy, letter-sized sheets of of paper should be used. This is an affordable method of printing them that does not require ordering special sizes of paper. The glossy paper does not absorb water as fast, so they are less likely to curl or fall off. The completed labels are 8.5 inches long and 2.2 inches wide; the template will print five labels per sheet.
Other requirements are that organically grown products are printed on green paper, and conventionally grown products are on white paper. There are guidelines available to confirm that your products fit into one of these categories. Check with the RPCC for more information.
Necessary information includes the product name, the weight or number of pieces, the location grown, including state and country and the product's grade, as well as the company name and address. This is all information that would normally be listed on the products, but this differs in that it is in consistent locations.
Grocers use the product identification number, or PIN, to link the product and price in databases. This allows price changes without ever handling merchandise and easy tracking for inventory purposes. Lot numbers and the pack or ship date are important to confirm freshness and to use in the event of recalls.
The logical steps laid out by the RPCC improves the process of providing information to growers, retailers and customers. RPC labels are a good solution and will help all facets of the industry. For more information, including how to get the template, contact the RPCC.
RPC Labels
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