Specific Applications & How the Equipment Is Used
Nutraceuticals, Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamin brands, supplement startups, protein powder companies, herbal product makers, nootropic brands, natural remedy producers
Label Application on Supplement Bottles
Vitamin and supplement brands applying front-and-back labels to round HDPE bottles (the standard format for capsules and tablets) use Elmark’s semi-automatic or fully automatic round-bottle label dispensers. The system wraps a pressure-sensitive label around the bottle at precise placement, ensuring the barcode is always readable and the front label is always centered — critical for retail scanning and shelf presentation.
Print & Apply for Variable Data on Supplement Products
Supplement companies producing multiple SKUs (different formulas, different strengths, different quantities) use print & apply applicators to print unique variable data — SKU number, lot code, expiration date — on each label at the moment of application. This eliminates the need to pre-print separate label rolls for each SKU variant, reducing label inventory and waste.
Tamper-Evident Banding on Supplement Jars and Bottles
FDA regulations and consumer expectations require tamper-evident packaging on dietary supplements. Elmark’s shrink sleeve applicators apply tamper-evident neck bands over bottle caps, providing a visible, professional seal that consumers expect and retailers require for shelf placement. For a startup supplement brand transitioning from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar retail, adding tamper evidence is a non-negotiable step.
Direct-to-Pouch Printing for Protein and Supplement Pouches
Protein powder brands, superfood blend companies, and single-serve supplement brands selling in flexible stand-up pouches use EDGE 2 or FLOW XT direct-to-pouch systems to print branding, nutritional information, batch codes, and variable data directly onto the pouch surface. For an SMB producing multiple flavors in short runs, this is dramatically more cost-effective than pre-printing separate label rolls for each SKU.
Custom Labels with Supplement-Specific Compliance Formatting
FDA supplement labeling requirements (Supplement Facts panels, ingredient lists, net quantity, health claims formatting) require precise label design and print quality. Elmark’s custom label printing service produces compliance-formatted supplement labels with expert review of layout, barcode placement, and font sizing — eliminating the compliance risk of self-designed labels printed on desktop printers.
