Seafood Labels

We combine food-contact approved and rubber-grade materials from UPM Raflatac with high-volume manufacturing expertise in Türkiye. For fresh and frozen seafood, we deliver printed labels engineered to withstand cold storage, deep-freeze conditions, moisture, condensation — and remain fully readable throughout the entire supply chain.

EU Reg 1169/2011 Compliant. Precision Engineering. Reliable Partner.
 

Who We Are

Niche Expertise in Seafood Labelling

Orijinal Etiket Teknoloji is a label converter specialised in seafood packaging, based in Türkiye with export reach across EU, Nordic, Canadian and MENA markets.

Using UPM Raflatac cold-chain and deep-freeze grade materials — along with certified equivalent constructions from global suppliers — we produce multilingual, export-ready, regulation-compliant printed labels for:

• Fresh fish (MAP trays, skin-pack, iced boxes)
• Frozen seafood (–18°C and below)
• Processed and smoked products
• Mixed multilingual retail packs

Why This Matters: We are not a generic label printer. Seafood labelling is one of our core technical specialisations — alongside citrus, tyre and barcode blank labels. This focus allows us to understand the real operational risks: labels falling off in cold stores, unreadable lot codes, incorrect FAO area declarations, barcode scanning failures, and costly export rejections.
 

What We Deliver

Fresh & Frozen Seafood Labels — Printed and Ready to Apply
 

Fresh Seafood Labels (0–4°C)

• Humidity- and condensation-resistant constructions
• Ideal for MAP trays, skin-pack formats, and iced display boxes
• High-tack adhesives for wet application on PE/PP films
• Variable data overprinting areas for lot codes and expiry dates

Deep-Freeze Seafood Labels (–18°C and below)

• PP/PE film facestocks with deep-freeze acrylic adhesives
• Wet-strength reinforced papers for carton boxes
• Freeze–thaw cycle stability tested across multiple temperature transitions
• Thermal-transfer and direct-thermal compatible options
• Label adhesion maintained through storage, transport and retail display

Multilingual & Regulation-Ready Labels

• EU Reg 1169/2011 compliant layouts (origin, FAO area, production method, allergens, nutrition panel)
• Nordic market requirements (high clarity, sustainability information, recycled materials preference)
• Canadian bilingual standards (English/French equal prominence, CFIA compliance)
• MENA multilingual packaging (Arabic/English/French combinations with halal certification support)

Why Choose Us

5 Reasons Seafood Exporters Work With Orijinal Etiket Teknoloji
 

1) Deep Expertise with Cold-Chain Materials

We know which material constructions perform reliably in each temperature zone, surface type, and storage scenario. Our material selection is based on thousands of production runs across fresh, frozen and processed seafood applications — not guesswork.
 

2) High-Volume Manufacturing in Türkiye — Global Supply Capability

Consistent production capacity for EU, Nordic, Canadian, UK and MENA markets. Our Türkiye-based manufacturing delivers:

• Competitive pricing without compromising material quality
• Reliable lead times (10–15 working days standard)
• Cold-chain appropriate logistics partnerships
• Volume flexibility from 10,000 to 1,000,000+ labels per order

3) Niche Technical Expertise in Seafood Industry

We understand the critical failure points that cause production delays and export rejections:

• Labels peeling in –18°C storage
• Barcodes becoming unreadable after condensation exposure
• FAO area codes fading under ice melt
• Edge lifting during freeze-thaw cycles
• Adhesive failure on wet or icy surfaces
• Non-compliant label layouts triggering customs holds

4) Multilingual and Regulation-Ready Design

Pre-designed templates and custom layouts compliant with EU, Nordic, Canadian and MENA regulatory requirements. We handle the complexity of multilingual labels (English/French/Arabic combinations) with proper font sizing, equal prominence, and cultural sensitivity.
 

5) Consistent Quality Across Long Production Campaigns

We do not switch materials mid-season or mid-campaign. You receive:

• Same facestock construction throughout your order cycle
• Same colour calibration and Pantone matching
• Same print quality and barcode readability standards
• Same adhesive performance characteristics

Technical Capabilities

Materials, Printing & Logistics
 

Material

Materials from UPM or equivalent high quality label material producers
 

Printing Capabilities

• Flexographic and digital printing (up to 8+ process colours)
• Pantone colour matching with calibrated profiles
• Barcode & QR code readability testing (GS1 compliant)
• Variable data areas reserved for thermal-transfer overprinting

Logistics & Formats

• Narrow-web rolls: 76mm or 152mm cores
• Roll widths: 50mm to 330mm
• Pre-cut sheets for manual application
• Lead time: 10–15 working days (standard), expedited available

Understanding Cold-Chain Label Failures

7 Technical Reasons Why Seafood Labels Fail
 

1) Incorrect Adhesive Chemistry

The Problem: Standard acrylic adhesives become brittle at sub-zero temperatures, leading to edge lifting or complete detachment.

Our Solution: Deep-Freeze (DF) acrylic adhesives or low-temperature hot-melts specifically engineered for –20°C environments.
 

2) Low Initial Tack on Wet or Icy Surfaces

The Problem: Fresh fish packs are often damp or fully wet at the moment of label application. An adhesive not designed for wet application loses grip immediately.

Our Solution: High-tack, wet-surface adhesives with enhanced peel and shear performance.
 

3) Freeze–Thaw Cycles

The Problem: Product frozen at –18°C, thawed during processing (0–4°C), then refrozen. This causes edge-lifting, bubbling or complete label detachment.

Our Solution: PP Deep-Freeze facestock paired with cold-chain acrylic adhesive designed to maintain flexibility across temperature ranges from –20°C to +40°C.
 

4) Wrong Facestock for the Surface

The Problem: Different packaging surfaces (PE bags, cardboard boxes, PP trays) behave differently under cold conditions.

Our Solution: We match each surface type with suitable film or wet-strength paper, and an adhesive tuned for that substrate's surface energy.
 

5) Low Wet-Strength Paper Durability

The Problem: Standard paper absorbs condensation and loses mechanical strength, tearing or delaminating when handled.

Our Solution: Wet-strength reinforced cellulose with polymer barrier coatings that prevent water absorption while maintaining printability.
 

6) Incompatible Printing Technology

The Problem: Non-freezer-grade thermal materials lead to faded barcodes and unreadable lot codes after cold storage.

Our Solution: Thermal-top freezer-grade films or thermal-transfer ribbon compatible surfaces that maintain print integrity.
 

7) Poor Rewinding or Liner Breakage

The Problem: Cold temperatures increase liner brittleness. Improper rewinding tension causes micro-cracks leading to label lift-off.

Our Solution: Controlled rewinding tension, climate-controlled storage, and low-temperature resistant liners.

Regulation Compliance

Seafood Labelling Requirements: EU, Nordics and Canada

Seafood exporters targeting multiple regions must navigate distinct regulatory frameworks. While EU, Nordic and Canadian markets share core principles, each has specific requirements affecting label design.

European Union (EU Reg 1169/2011)

Key Requirements:

• Minimum font size: 1.2mm x-height for packages >80cm²
• Mandatory "date of freezing" for frozen products
• Allergen emphasis (bold, colour, or different font)
• FAO area and production method in same visual field
• Clear origin statement and lot traceability

Nordic Countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark)

Key Requirements:

• Enhanced sustainability information (carbon footprint, MSC/ASC certification)
• Recycling instructions mandatory
• Traceability often exceeds EU minimum (batch + vessel + landing port)
• Strong preference for FSC-certified and recycled content labels

Canada (CFIA Requirements)

Key Requirements:

• Mandatory bilingual labelling (English/French with equal prominence)
• Strict barcode quiet zone specifications
• Net quantity in both metric and imperial units
• Country of origin: "Product of [country]" format required

MENA Markets

Key Requirements:

• Arabic/English/French multilingual combinations
• Halal certification display (where applicable)
• Import compliance documentation
• Cultural sensitivity in imagery and messaging

Critical Design Implication: Multilingual layouts require careful space management. FAO codes, production method, and origin information must remain readable after condensation or frost formation — we recommend minimum 8pt font (2.1mm x-height) for these critical fields.
 

Adhesive Selection Guide

Choosing the Right Adhesive for Your Application

There is no universal adhesive for all seafood applications. Selection depends on temperature, moisture exposure, and surface type.

System Approach: Adhesive selection cannot be isolated. The complete system must account for: (1) Surface type, (2) Humidity level, (3) Storage temperature, (4) Application speed, (5) Required shelf life, (6) Barcode durability requirements. Our engineering approach tests these variables in combination — not in isolation.
 

Who We Serve

Industries & Applications

Seafood Processing & Packing Plants: Fresh fish line labelling, frozen product labelling, value-added and processed products.

Export Trading Houses: Multi-destination compliance management, multilingual label versions, consistent branding across diverse regulatory requirements.

Private-Label Retail Suppliers: Major supermarket chains across Europe, North America and MENA. Retailer-specific barcode and layout requirements.

Cold-Storage and 3PL Logistics Operators: Secondary labelling for repacking operations, lot and expiry code overprinting.

Aquaculture Producers: Farm-level traceability marking, origin and certification labelling, export documentation support.

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