Grantek’s has decades of experience helping Food & Beverage manufacturers modernize and improve their operations through robust Label Verification and Label Printer Control Solutions. The code dates printed on labels and packaging are critically important in the quality and tracking process for food & beverages produced in North America. Code Date Inspection is the process of checking and managing date codes or expiration dates on products, especially in food, pharmaceuticals, and other perishable goods industries. It’s a critical quality control practice.
Code Date Inspection involves systematic checks at various points in the supply chain, from manufacturing facilities to distribution centers to retail shelves. Manufacturers and the distribution and retail terminals up and down the supply chain now use automated systems with barcode scanners to track and manage date codes more efficiently.
Why Code Date Inspection is Important:
- Food Safety and Public Health – Ensures products are consumed before quality deteriorates and prevents foodborne illness or adverse health effects from expired products.
- Quality Assurance – Maintains product quality standards by identifying and removing products that may have reduced effectiveness, altered taste, or compromised texture due to age.
- Regulatory Compliance – Helps businesses meet legal requirements set by agencies like the FDA, USDA, and other regulatory bodies that mandate proper dating of products.
- Inventory Management – Enables effective stock rotation using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method, reducing waste and financial losses from expired inventory.
- Consumer Trust – Builds confidence in brands when customers consistently receive fresh products, enhancing reputation and customer loyalty.
- Supply Chain Efficiency – Provides visibility into product lifecycle, helping optimize production schedules and distribution systems.