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      A Look At Our 7 Cosmetic Labeling Requirements White Paper

      SixB Labels can offer many years of experience in the production of Cosmetic Labels.  Part of the expertise we have acquired in our years in the label printing industry lies in making clients aware of necessary labeling regulations in order to help them comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidelines while simplifying the intricacies of clients’ Cosmetic Labels.  To further meet our goal of Simplifying Labeling for our clients, we have composed a white paper on the Food and Drug Administration's current requirements for cosmetic labeling.  

      In the United States, the packaging and labeling of cosmetic products has been regulated since 1938, when Congress passed the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling (FP&L) Act.  The goal of these Acts was to protect consumers from cosmetics that contained harmful substances; bore labels that were false, misleading, or lacked required information; or were sold in containers made or filled in a deceptive manner.  In this white paper, we offer you an overview of Cosmetic Labeling requirements.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 5/29/18 12:12 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Digital Labels, Cosmetic Labels

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      7 Ways To Label With SixB

      According to Merriam-Webster, "a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description" and  " written or printed matter accompanying an article to furnish identification or other information" are just a couple of definitions for the word "label."  But SixB Labels takes those definitions steps further, to identify multiple ways those in a variety of industries, from Food and Beverage to Health and Beauty, Automotive, Luxury, Technology, and beyond,  could utilize our business to produce their labeling program. Here are basic and then deep dive looks at 7 Ways to Label With SixB.*
      • Blank and Foil-Stamped Labels for Inkjet Printers, such as the Epson C3500 and C7500
      • Blank Labels for Sheet-Fed Inkjet or Laser Printers
      • Digital, Flexo-Printed, Foil Stamped and Embossed Labels, in Rolls or Sheets, Line or Process Work
      • Labels For Single Color Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal Printers
      • Combinations of Digital, Flexo, Foil Stamped and Thermal Transfer Printed Labels
      • Producing Digitally Printed Labels In Your Custom Set-up Until Ready To Purchase Applicable Products
      • "Labeling Add-Ons," Such As Applicators, Dispensers and PremiumWax/Resin Ribbons
      *Note: Many, if not a majority, of our Labels are available in various  Sizes, Shapes, Materials and Adhesives.
       

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 5/3/18 11:42 AM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Labels, Hotstamp, Flexo, Digital Printing, Foil Stamped, Embossed

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      How to Comply With Proposed FDA Nutrition Labeling Requirements

      As part of SixB Labels' focus on Simplifying Labeling for our clients, we have developed a white paper on the proposed Food and Drug Administration nutrition label revisions that were supposed to go into effect this year. While the FDA has placed the revisions deadline on hold, we still believe the white paper is a valuable resource for food manufacturers to evaluate labeling.

      ( NOTE: This is our 2018 Blog, click here for our latest FDA blog  )

      Most Americans surveyed have said that they use the nutrition facts label on food products to make better shopping choices.  As a result, the FDA has spent more than two years working on updated guidelines for food labels, meant to incorporate the latest information from nutrition science, in accordance with the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the newest Institute of Medicine recommendations.  The format changes should also make it easier for consumers to access this information, to help them make the right food choices for themselves and their families. 

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 3/27/18 12:38 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Product Labels, Digital Labels, Labels, Special Shaped Labels, Food Labels

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      Aspects of Hexachrome Digital Printing

      For the last couple of years, SixB Labels has been very excited about the capabilities of our newest print technology— color digital printing. This blog post will explain a little bit about why we have chosen the approach that we take to hexachrome digital label printing, based on ideas such as color theory, and go on to detail the advantages of certain techniques and printing devices to achieve the best results — the widest possible range of complex images, vibrant colors, and extremely high-definition printed digital labels.

      What is Color Theory? And How Does it Affect Digital Label Printing? 

      There are two different applications of color theory: additive and subtractive. Additive color (the color used with a computer monitor or TV screen) consists of red, green, and blue (RGB).  At lower values, a mix of these colors creates varying shades of grey. At maximum intensity, all three combined colors create a white image.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 2/2/18 3:26 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Digital Labels, Die-Cut Labels, Digital Printing

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      WestPack 2018 — What You Want

      Anytime someone asks my father what SixB Labels’ minimum order quantity requirement is, he simply responds, “One.” Now he, Fari Bakhshian, SixB Labels Vice President, is being completely genuine with this statement, believing projects with smaller quantities shouldn’t have barriers to high quality design and functionality. Of course the cost of one label could be the same as 100 labels; and if you really don’t want the other 99, we won’t ship them to you.

      If past years are any indication, this will probably be the No. 1 judgement question we will be asked during one of the largest annual packaging trade shows, WestPack, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Booth 5474, February 6-8, 2018.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 1/23/18 4:46 PM [fa icon="user"] Sara Shereen Bakhshian [fa icon="folder-open'] Labeling Products, Events, Barcodes, Labels

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      Print Awards — A 2017 Highlight

      As 2017 comes to a close, we look back at one of the year's highlights for SixB Labels.  This year, SixB Labels was recognized by the Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica (a regional division of the Printing Industries of America) by receiving two Graphic Excellence (GraphEx) Certificates of Merit . These Best of Category awards are within the areas of Flexo and Digital Printing for labels we manufactured on behalf of Herman Marshall and Central Market, respectively. 

      The word meaningful only begins to describe how honored and excited the SixB Family is to have received these awards. It is particularly special to garner this acknowledgement of excellence from our peers in the printing industry!

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 12/28/17 1:38 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Specialty Labels, Product Labels, Events, Digital Labels, Labels, Flexo, Awards, Print Awards

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      Happy Holidays!

      All of us observe a variety of holiday traditions, choosing different ways to mark the end of the current year and the beginning of the new.  Here at SixB Labels, we want to take this opportunity to share our heartfelt best wishes with our customers and greater community for a joyous Holiday Season and a bright and bountiful New Year.  

      In lieu of sending a traditional card, we made a donation to the United Way to help with the Thomas Fire relief efforts that will continue beyond the Holidays. We also made a little video sharing our Happy Holidays wishes below, and invite you to take a look.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 12/22/17 11:49 AM [fa icon="user"] SixB Team [fa icon="folder-open'] SixB Labels, Clients, Christmas, Holidays, Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, New Year

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      6 Points for Superlative Cold Foil Stamped Labels

      Cold foiling, also known as cold foil stamping, finds its place as an indoor, decorative accent.  Unlike the choice of metallic labels that might be suitable as asset tags, for example, or be used outdoors, cold foiling is designed to enhance marketing efforts via its visual effects.  A sparkling and colorful approach to labeling can increase visual impact and thus consumer interest. Thus cold foiling lends itself to packaging, products, correspondence, marketing materials, and publications.  

      The following are six points to consider if your goal is to create superlative cold foil labels.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 11/28/17 12:39 PM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Custom Cold Foil Labels, Wine and Spirit Bottle Labels, Commemorative Labels, Cosmetic Labels, Cold Stamp Labels

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      A Guide to Hot Foil Label Stamping

       

      What is Hot Foil Label Stamping? 

      Hot foil stamping is the process used to print hot foil labels or hot stamp labels, among other products. It may sometimes be referred to as hot stamping or foil stamping and is a fantastic way of producing high-quality luxury labels.  The process involves using a hot stamping machine, where a die is heated and the product to be stamped is placed below it. The die is then pressed through a metalized or painted roll leaf carrier and the dry paint or foil is injected into the product's surface, in this case, a label. Because the materials involved are dry, hot foil stamping is a non-polluting process.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 9/20/17 8:38 AM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Health and Beauty Labels, Custom Cold Foil Labels, Hotstamp Labels, Custom Foil Labels, Hotstamped Foil Labels

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      5 Points for Producing Impressive Die-Cut Labels

      Die-cut labels enjoy a universal presence in the realms of business and industry.  These labels can be produced with a wide variety of printing techniques and have a multitude of applications.  So if you have shopped for retail products, used labels in your company's operations,  or produced labels, the odds are very high that at some point you will have dealt with die-cut labels.  

      Point 1: Knowing What a Die-Cut Label Is

      Normally, die-cut labels are created by using a shaped cutting tool, as you would use a cookie cutter or pastry cutter, to slice through the material.  This may produce a finished product with rounded rather than square corners, (square corners are more likely to catch on things than round) and one that is generally easy to apply.  Often, a custom die-cut label project requires the production of a label that does not conform to any standard shape but is instead based on a wide variety of images, such as a ribbon shape for an anniversary seal,  a triangle, heart, or football, or some other custom shape.

      [fa icon="clock-o"] 6/28/17 11:16 AM [fa icon="user"] Michelle Feldman [fa icon="folder-open'] Specialty Labels, Product Labels, Digital Labels, Labels, Special Shaped Labels, Die-Cut Labels

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