Egg Packaging and Case Labels

We all encounter countless forms of labeling, marking and coding in our everyday lives. Walking the aisles of a grocery store gives an abundance of insight into all the different types of labeling and coding- from print and apply labels that you would find on deli and bakery items to printed variable data like expiration dates and expiration dates that can be found on a carton of eggs. Labeling allows for product information to be clearly conveyed to customers, retailers and shippers. When dealing with perishable items there is, of course, a need for safety protocols as well. We offer a helpful rundown of all necessary information and requirements for the effective labeling of eggs.

We have provided the requirements for egg packaging and case labels as can be found in Walmart’s Supply Chain Packaging Guide. Relying on the requirements set forth by one of the world’s largest retailers is a surefire way to make sure your products display all necessary marking and coding.

The egg case label provides industry standard data to speed the inventory flow of eggs
through the supply chain. The information on the label is required to be both scannable and
readable. Use of the egg case label replaces general case marking requirements. Placing one label over another is NOT ALLOWED.

Required information for egg case labels:

• Vendor of record name, address, and phone number
• Best by date
• Brand name and product description: Count, size, grade, and the word “EGG” are required in ALL CAPS.
• Keep refrigerated statement
• Case pack size and quantity
• Shipping container stock number
• Julian date and plant number
• Supplier pack GTIN barcode in ITF-14 format

A minimum of one Egg case label is required on the short side of each carton or RPC. This label is required to be visible from at least one side of the pallet when palletized. Additional
labels may be placed on any other side of the carton.

Egg cases that flow through the distribution centers to the stores in the same carton that will be sold to the customer are required to have the Julian date, plant number, best by date, and product UPC-A barcode or ITF-14 barcode printed or applied to the front of the case. This information is required to be visible on at least one side of the pallet when palletized.

Automated Marking Inc offers a variety of solutions for egg carton labeling that help producers, suppliers and retailers comply with all industry standards and regulations.