When we think of product labeling, we often imagine design files, symbols, or strings of data. But in highly regulated industries, a label is far more than a sticker. It’s a lifeline. A single word or symbol can mean the difference between safe usage and a dangerous, even fatal, mistake. And it happens more often than you think.
In 2021, Natasha’s Law came into force in the UK after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died from an undeclared allergen in pre-packaged food. In the U.S., mislabeling was the third most common cause of medical device recalls in Q1 2024, affecting over 53 million units. In pharma, over 9 million units were recalled in the same quarter due to labeling errors.
Let’s be clear: labeling mistakes cost lives. So why are so many organizations still relying on outdated, manual systems to manage something so critical?
The Silent Risk Inside Your Labels
According to the Institute of Medicine, 33% of medication errors stem from labeling and packaging issues, and 30% of those errors are fatal. Whether it’s incorrect usage instructions, outdated symbols, or misapplied regulatory phrases, every labeling error is a potential compliance breach, a lost shipment, or worse, a harm to patient safety.
The reality is that most organizations are juggling:
- Dozens of product lines
- Multiple global markets and regulatory bodies
- Disconnected teams and outdated tools
- Huge volumes of inconsistent data and artwork
It’s a recipe for disaster.
Case Study: How Ambu Transformed Labeling with Kallik Veraciti™
Ambu, a global leader in single-use endoscopy and life-supporting medical equipment, faced precisely these challenges.
Their rapid growth and product innovation made their legacy labeling system unsustainable. At one point, a single person was responsible for creating all product labels across the business!
“I was the only one actually creating labels in Ambu at that time. Now we have a lot of people creating labels within Veraciti™ and if we should remember all these things going forward then I think it will be very messy. So Kallik, or rather the Veraciti™ system, actually handles most of these things for us now” said Ambu’s Labeling Manager.
What Changed?
Ambu implemented Kallik Veraciti™, an end-to-end, cloud-based labeling and artwork management solution. Unlike conventional tools, Veraciti™ delivered:
- A centralized platform for managing all labels
- Searchable phrases and symbols for easy reuse
- Automated compliance alerts during label creation
- A collaborative rollout, with Kallik teams on-site in Denmark
“You can actually search for phrases, you can search for symbols and then you can use it across a lot of different products. Also when we have updates - it could be a phrase, it could be a symbol - then you will actually be warned when you create a project brief, the brief will tell you that you’ve not used the latest version of the symbol/phrase and to do something to update it.”
The impact? Ambu Achieved:
- Faster time-to-market by simplifying label changes
- Full compliance with audit-ready logs
- One unified system for global label management
- Future scalability as they continue to grow
“We are now in control of all our labels in one system,” their Labeling Manager said.
Why Kallik? Because Right-First-Time Isn’t Optional
Kallik’s Veraciti™ platform is the only true end-to-end, cloud-native solution built specifically for highly regulated industries.
It doesn’t just digitize your artwork — it transforms how your organization handles labeling from top to bottom.
Here’s how:
- AI-powered onboarding (Kallik AToM™) meaning time to market is improved by ~70%, operational efficiency is up by ~70% and migration accuracy is improved by ~80%.
- Comprehensive audit trails keep every decision logged and traceable
- Interoperability ensures seamless connection across systems, teams, and regions
- Composability lets you reuse phrases, assets, and symbols with confidence
And most importantly? It helps you avoid the mistakes that put people at risk.
Don’t Wait for a Recall to Fix Your Labeling
Ambu’s story is a powerful reminder that the cost of doing nothing is far greater than the cost of transformation.
Kallik is already helping global brands touch over 2 billion lives and enable over $750 billion in revenue, with zero compromise on compliance or accuracy.
Are you still managing your labeling in spreadsheets, disconnected tools, or outdated platforms? Now’s the time to take action — before a mistake makes that decision for you.
Speak to an Expert Today
Want to see the power of cloud-based labeling and artwork management software for yourself? Whether you’re in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, or even the cosmetic industry, our experts are ready to help you transform your labeling and artwork management with the help of our innovative software, leading the way in the labeling and artwork software space. Get in touch today to see what we can do for you at enquiries@kallik.com or call +44 (0) 1827 318100.