When your products hit the market, they need more than great packaging. They need traceability. Lot coding, sometimes called batch coding or expiration coding, prints unique codes directly onto individual packages and outer cases. These codes provide critical information for tracking, compliance, and quality control.
You should consider contract lot coding services if:
- You need product traceability to manage recalls or track production runs.
- You must print expiration dates or best-by codes for regulatory compliance.
- You want to give consumers confidence and transparency about product safety.
- You are packaging products across food, supplements, personal care, or industrial industries where coding is required.
At MaxUS, our lot coding services are built into our turnkey contract packaging solutions. Whether you are preparing small batches for retail or scaling up to nationwide distribution, we ensure your products carry the lot numbers, date codes, and traceability details that protect both your customers and your brand.
Benefits of Lot Coding
- Meet regulatory requirements by adding expiration dates and traceability codes.
- Support recalls and quality control with accurate production tracking.
- Increase consumer confidence with visible safety and expiration information.
- Improve supply chain management through clear batch and product identification.
- Adapt to multiple industries including food, supplements, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial products.
Protect your brand by ensuring transparency and compliance at every stage.
What Products Use Traceability Codes?
- Food & Beverages – packaged meals, sauces, condiments, bottled drinks, and snacks that require expiration dates.
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements – protein powders, capsules, tablets, and gummies that need batch codes.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics – lotions, creams, and serums that need production date coding.
- Household Products – cleaners, detergents, and concentrates that must carry product identification.
Industrial Goods – adhesives, lubricants, and specialty chemicals that benefit from lot traceability.
When to Use Lot Code Printing for Packaging
- When you need expiration dates or best-by codes to meet compliance requirements.
- When your products require batch traceability for recalls or quality control.
- When you want to build consumer trust with visible safety and production information.
- When you are preparing food, supplements, or pharmaceuticals that require regulated coding.
- When you need a scalable solution that works for both small runs and high-volume production.
When you want to improve supply chain efficiency with clear product identification.
FAQ: Lot Coding
1. What happens if I don’t use lot coding on my products?
Without lot codes, it is nearly impossible to track production runs or manage recalls, which can put your brand at risk.
2. Can lot codes include both numbers and letters?
Yes. Codes can be customized to include dates, batch numbers, or alphanumeric identifiers.
3. Do consumers pay attention to lot codes?
Yes. Many consumers check expiration dates and codes for freshness and safety before purchasing.
4. How small can lot codes be printed?
Lot codes can be printed small enough to fit discreetly on most packaging without impacting design or branding.
5. Are lot codes required by law?
In many industries such as food, supplements, and pharmaceuticals, lot coding or batch coding is mandatory for regulatory compliance.
Partner With MaxUS for Lot Coding
Lot coding is more than a compliance step. It is a safeguard for your brand, your supply chain, and your customers. At MaxUS, our contract lot coding services are integrated into our turnkey packaging solutions so every product leaves our facility with the traceability, expiration codes, and batch information it needs to be market-ready.
Whether you are launching a new product or scaling production nationwide, we make sure your packaging meets industry standards and gives consumers the confidence they expect.
Ready to add accuracy and traceability to your packaging?