Labels & Stickers

Labels & Stickers Inspection Checklist and Template

Labels and stickers are essential components in various industries, serving as a means of communication and branding. They come in different subcategories such as adhesive labels, barcode labels, and product labels. Quality and user experience are crucial factors when sourcing these products. While Asian manufacturing countries like China and Vietnam offer competitive prices, there are potential quality risks. Thorough Quality Control and Due Diligence are vital to ensure the products meet the required standards. By prioritizing quality and user experience, buyers can confidently source labels and stickers from Asia while minimizing any potential risks.

Labels & Stickers Inspection

What to look for when inspecting Labels & Stickers?

  • Label placement check
  • Label color check
  • Label appearance check
  • Sticker placement check
  • Sticker color check
  • Sticker appearance check
  • Label quantity check
  • Sticker quantity check
  • Label adhesive check
  • Sticker adhesive check
  • Label legibility check
  • Sticker legibility check
  • Label information accuracy check
  • Sticker information accuracy check
  • Label size check
  • Sticker size check
  • Label barcode scan check
  • Sticker barcode scan check
  • Label barcode accuracy check
  • Sticker barcode accuracy check
  • Label printing quality check
  • Sticker printing quality check
  • Label durability check
  • Sticker durability check
  • Label removal test
  • Sticker removal test
  • Label residue check
  • Sticker residue check
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Nancy Wan

Nancy Wan

Senior Supervisor at QCADVISOR, based in Chongqing, China. Nancy has deep expertise in toys and hardware categories, providing detailed and accurate inspection standards. Her hands-on experience ensures quality benchmarks reflect current manufacturing realities, effectively minimizing risks during production.

General Inspection Process

  1. Check for any missing or damaged labels or stickers on the product.
  2. Ensure that all labels and stickers are properly aligned and centered on the product.
  3. Verify that the text on the labels and stickers is clear and legible.
  4. Look for any smudges, scratches, or tears on the labels and stickers.
  5. Check if the labels and stickers are securely adhered to the product and cannot be easily peeled off.
  6. Ensure that the colors on the labels and stickers are vibrant and consistent.
  7. Look for any signs of fading or discoloration on the labels and stickers.
  8. Verify that the information on the labels and stickers is accurate and matches the product specifications.
  9. Check if there are any additional labels or stickers that should be present on the product according to the packaging or instructions.
  10. Ensure that any warning labels or safety instructions are clearly visible and easy to understand.
  11. Look for any foreign objects or debris stuck on the labels and stickers.
  12. Verify that the labels and stickers are appropriately sized for the product and do not appear too small or too large.
  13. Check if there are any barcodes or QR codes on the labels and stickers and ensure they can be scanned properly.
  14. Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the font style or size used on the labels and stickers.
  15. Verify that the labels and stickers are resistant to water or other liquids, if applicable.
  16. Check if there are any holographic or security features on the labels and stickers that indicate authenticity.
  17. Ensure that the labels and stickers are not peeling or curling at the edges.
  18. Look for any signs of tampering or attempts to remove or alter the labels and stickers.
  19. Verify that the labels and stickers are placed in appropriate locations on the product for easy identification.
  20. Check if there are any special instructions or care labels on the product that need to be followed.
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What is inside this checklist

  • Adhesive strength test
  • Durability test
  • Colorfastness test
  • Peel strength test
  • Print quality test
  • Barcode readability test
  • Resistance to water test
  • Resistance to UV test
  • Resistance to temperature test
  • Resistance to chemicals test

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