Proof Checked
The small artwork mistakes that get cartons pulped.
A running series on the errors that cause reprints and recalls, and the check that catches each one. These are common mistake types, not claims about any real product.
- #01FSANZ
Allergen not in bold
Food ingredient list
What goes wrong. Under plain English allergen labelling, allergens appear in bold in the ingredient list and in a separate summary statement. A missed bold is easy to overlook on screen.
The check. Each food proof can be checked for bold allergens and the summary statement before the brand sees it.
- #02TGA
AUST L number missing
Supplement carton label
What goes wrong. Listed medicines show their AUST L number on the label. It often moves or disappears during a redesign.
The check. Every supplement proof can be checked for the AUST L number.
- #03GS1
Barcode quiet zone too narrow
Pouch back panel
What goes wrong. A barcode needs clear space either side to scan. A new graphic or a tighter panel can squeeze it, and the pack fails at the retailer.
The check. The barcode area can be checked for clear space on every version.
- #04ARL
Old recycling label
Jar label
What goes wrong. The Australasian Recycling Label should match the pack’s current components. A label reused from an older pack can be wrong.
The check. The ARL on each proof can be matched to the components recorded for that SKU.
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