For medical disposables and wet wipes sold abroad, the export label matters as much as the product: if the label does not meet the destination market’s expectations, goods can be held at customs or kept off shelves. This guide covers the information labels usually carry, multilingual sachet and box design, barcodes and batch tracking, and artwork approval. Labelling rules vary by country and product category, so confirm requirements for each market with your importer or local adviser.
Why label requirements change by market
The same product may be a cosmetic in one country and a biocide or medical product in another. When the category changes, so do mandatory information, language rules and registration numbers. Settle the destination market, the product’s category there and your importer’s requirements before design starts. For an overview of importing from Turkey, see importing disposable medical supplies from Turkey.
What labels usually include
- Product name and short description
- Ingredients or composition, depending on product type
- Quantity or count
- Directions and warnings
- Batch (lot) number and expiry date
- Manufacturer and, where required, importer or distributor name and address
- Country of origin
- Market-specific registration or notification numbers and symbols
Multilingual sachet and box design
A sachet is a small space: on RENASAN’s sachet filling products, widths run from 5 to 7 cm and lengths from 6 to 12.5 cm. Practical approaches:
- Put mandatory items on the sachet and fuller text on the box.
- Use one design for languages sold in the same region (for example Arabic and English, or several EU languages).
- For right-to-left scripts such as Arabic, check text flow and alignment with your designer.
- Simplify text rather than shrinking the font.
Our sachet products offer up to 3-colour flexo or photo-quality print. For file preparation, see our sachet artwork prepress checklist.
Barcodes and batch tracking
Retail barcodes are usually built on the brand owner’s GS1 number; decide the number and position at design stage. Batch number and expiry date are normally printed during production in a reserved area on the sachet or box, so leave that space clear. Batch data lets you trace product in a recall or complaint.
Carton labels and pallet marking
Carton labels usually carry product code, name, quantity, batch and, where required, importer details. If your importer’s warehouse needs a specific format, language or barcode, share it before ordering, and ask for pallet labelling and stacking instructions as well.
Artwork and approval
- Confirm the target market and mandatory information with your importer.
- Prepare text in all languages and have native speakers check it.
- Place the design on the manufacturer’s dieline.
- Approve the print proof; check the batch/expiry area and barcode.
- Production and shipment.
See our export page for markets we serve.
Frequently asked questions
How many languages fit on a sachet?
It depends on sachet size and text length. Mandatory items on the sachet and details on the box is the most practical approach.
How are batch numbers and expiry dates printed?
Usually during production in a reserved area on the sachet or box. Leave that area clear in the artwork.
Should importer details be on the label?
Many markets expect the importer or local responsible company on the label. Confirm your market’s rule with your importer.
Request a quotation
Share your target market, product and labelling needs, and we will plan packaging and print options with you. Contact RENASAN.