One of the great challenges that all product designers face is the sourcing of appropriate product safety labels. There are many sources for off-the-shelf labels including some of the biggest names in marking and labelling, but until now, none have offered a way for product manufacturers to develop standards-compliant hazard warning signs and labels themselves.…
Read MoreSafety Label Format Solutions for Solving Complex Messaging Challenges
Safety Label Messaging Basics Safety label design follows three principles: Identify the hazard Identify the likely degree of injury that could occur Instruct the reader about ways to avoid injury Designing warnings seem like a simple task. However, users may not be English speaking or literate. Depending on the jurisdictions where your product will be…
Read MoreRecent Changes to the Product Safety Label Standard ISO 3864-2
The Importance of Best Practice Product Safety Label Standards Product safety labels serve an important role. They protect both users and manufacturers. Manufacturers are concerned with building products and protecting themselves from liability lawsuits. Users are concerned about buying safe products. Manufacturers are also concerned with meeting the legal requirements for product labelling in their…
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