Labeling is the process of applying a label to the surface of a product, either by hand or through automated systems. Labels carry important information like branding, ingredients, barcodes, or compliance details that make products retail-ready.
Relabeling happens when an existing label needs to be replaced, often due to regulatory changes, product updates, or errors in the original run.
For startups, contract labeling services enable the preparation of products for market without the need for investment in equipment or staff. For established CPG brands, automated labeling solutions add speed, accuracy, and flexibility across large volumes or specialized packaging runs.
Whether you need custom labeling, compliance relabeling, or high-speed automated solutions, we ensure your products leave our facility packaged correctly, branded consistently, and ready for distribution.
Why Use Labeling Services
- Save costs by outsourcing instead of investing in labeling equipment and staff.
- Ensure compliance with accurate ingredient lists, barcodes, and regulatory details.
- Improve speed and accuracy with automated label application for large runs.
- Stay flexible with hand labeling for small batches, specialty items, or irregular packaging.
- Rebrand or update products easily with relabeling services.
- Streamline operations by combining labeling with packaging, fulfillment, and distribution under one partner.
When to Use Contract Labeling or Relabeling
- When you are a startup preparing products for retail and need labels applied professionally.
- When your in-house team lacks equipment or staff to manage labeling at scale.
- When products require compliance updates, such as new nutrition facts, warnings, or regulatory changes.
- When you need to rebrand or refresh packaging and require updated labels.
- When you need short-run or specialty labeling for promotional items or limited editions.
- When you want to combine labeling with packaging and fulfillment to streamline your supply chain.
Labeling FAQs
1. What is the difference between labeling and relabeling?
Labeling applies a new label, while relabeling replaces or updates an existing one.
2. Can contract labeling handle both automated and hand applications?
Yes. Automated systems are ideal for large runs, while hand labeling works for specialty items or irregular packaging.
3. Why is accurate labeling important for compliance?
Labels carry required details like ingredients, warnings, and barcodes that keep products legal and retail-ready.
4. Can labeling services support short-run or specialty products?
Yes. Relabeling and hand labeling are perfect for small batches, limited editions, or promotional packaging.
5. What industries use labeling services most often?
Food, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial goods rely on accurate labeling for branding and compliance.
Partner With MaxUS for Labeling
From compliance updates to full-scale retail launches, MaxUS provides contract labeling and relabeling services that keep your products accurate, consistent, and ready for market.
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