Warning label – signals the risk of hazard occurrence connected with staying in a given area or improper use of the product or device. In many cases marking a product with a warning label is required by law. It is in the form of a self-adhesive label or tag with printed information about potential hazard. The size of the label, colour, used graphic design or pictograms are standardised and compliant with the industrial requirements. They constitute an internal part of health and safety systems and are used in business areas and public institutions.
Application
Many products and appliances, due to their design and features, require special storage, handling, or care during storage or transportation. Failing to follow the relevant regulations can result in damage to the product or put the user at risk. Many industries are subject to regulations that require a warning label to be placed on the packaging of goods or specific products.
A warning label is a special type of marking that signals the risk of hazard occurrence connected with staying in a given area or improper use of the product or device. In many cases, marking a product with a warning label is required by law.
Warning labels, in the form of self-adhesive labels with printed information about potential hazards, are used in the following places:
The size of the label, color, graphics, or pictograms are standardized and compliant with the industrial requirements. For the labelling of chemicals, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is used. Warning labels constitute an internal part of health and safety systems and are used in business areas and public institutions. Standard signs and pictograms are used to mark electrical equipment. Apart from standard warning labels required by law or typical for a particular group of products, warning labels can also be applied to packages. Warning labels on packages during transport can help ensure caution and proper securing of goods, as well as help reduce the risk of damage.
At ETISOFT, we make custom warning labels tailored to individual needs and industry requirements. We print warning markings on labels that are resistant to chemical substances and external factors (water, low temperatures, UV radiation) for many years. We offer durable warning labels for products that are stored in liquid nitrogen at -196°C. We manufacture warning labels on various materials:
We carry out orders for both small businesses in small quantities and large-volume orders for the automotive, electrical and energy, home appliance, chemical, and laboratory industries. We do our best to carry out each of them in a relatively short time and taking into consideration all the specifications of the ordering party.
We invite you to take a closer look at our range of warning labels. We will be happy to answer all your questions and help design proper warning labels depending on the requirements of your industry, product, or needs.
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