{"id":34856,"date":"2023-06-15T11:40:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/solutions\/industries\/cosmetics-and-toiletries\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:40:05","slug":"cosmetics-and-toiletries","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/cosmetics-and-toiletries\/","title":{"rendered":"Coding and Marking on Cosmetics &amp; Personal Care Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\">Coding &amp; Batch Printing Solutions for Cosmetics Packaging<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print clear, reliable batch codes, date codes and traceability information across cosmetics and personal care packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx provides coding and marking solutions for cosmetics and personal care products, helping UK manufacturers print on bottles, jars, tubes, cartons, labels, pouches and sachets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">From batch printing and inkjet coding to permanent laser marking, we can help you choose the right coding for cosmetics packaging for your production line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4743-e1778749319289.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67926\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:178px;height:auto\" title=\"Coding and Marking on Extrusion with Linx Ink\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-small-font-size\" id=\"h-to-find-out-nbsp-more-information-and-to-request-your-samples-with-no-obligation-click-the-button-below\">To find out&nbsp;more information and to request your samples with no obligation, click the button below.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\">Request Print Sample<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ecd3426c5201f6257a4e9866dfb573cf\">Batch Printing Solutions for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Clear, consistent batch coding is essential for product identification and traceability. Linx batch printing solutions help cosmetics and personal care manufacturers apply reliable codes across a wide range of packaging formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx solutions help manufacturers achieve clear, consistent codes while protecting packaging quality and keeping production moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f27a4f8f6d4929ac841f375cbacf005c\">Bottles and Jars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print batch and date codes on plastic and glass containers, including curved surfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b28dec82dac771446943eaf832c31130\">Tubes and Containers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Apply clear codes to plastic and metal tubes used for creams, gels, lotions and other personal care products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2f1d676d68e2122709cca6c8250e1b30\">Perfume and Premium Packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Create discreet, high-quality codes on premium bottles, cartons and packaging where appearance is as important as traceability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-20966fb8f8d9f3dfea3aa61e6dbc659b\">Pouches, Sachets and Flexible Films<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Print sharp batch codes, dates, barcodes and variable information onto flexible cosmetic and personal care packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-db9eb1b9d31b8b436810a3c6011c416e\">Cartons and Outer Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Code secondary packaging with product, batch, barcode and logistics information to support traceability through the supply chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bafa055abb167b0cc220d52c580cce88\">Coding and Marking Solutions for Cosmetics Packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Different cosmetic packaging materials require different printing technologies. The right coding and marking system depends on the substrate, production speed, required code and desired print finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-vertical-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"vertical-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4691-1-e1787646478988.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vertical-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinuous Inkjet Coding for Cosmetics\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCIJ provides flexible, non-contact coding for bottles, jars, tubes and containers. It is suitable for batch codes, dates, barcodes and high-speed production.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore CIJ Printers\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4302-1-1-e1787646518598.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vertical-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLaser Coding for Cosmetic Packaging\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLaser coding creates permanent, high-quality marks without ink or solvent consumables. It is suitable for selected plastics, glass, cartons, labels and premium packaging.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore Laser Coders\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tj-series\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4353-1-2-e1787646651497.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vertical-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThermal Inkjet Coding for Cosmetics Packaging\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThermal inkjet (TIJ) produces clean, high-resolution codes and can be suitable for applications requiring sharp text, barcodes, 2D codes and variable product information.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/tj-series\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore TIJ Printers\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\">Batch Coding and Traceability for UK Cosmetics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Reliable batch identification is an important part of cosmetic product traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Great Britain cosmetic labelling requirements include an identification number, such as a batch number, alongside other required product information. Depending on product durability, appropriate durability information may also be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx coding solutions help manufacturers apply clear, repeatable variable information to primary and secondary packaging without compromising production speed or packaging appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ffab03bc2a6077359d528a55eed29d60\"><strong>Need help choosing a coding solution for your packaging?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Send us a sample or tell us your packaging material, code requirement and production speed. Our team can recommend a suitable coding technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/contact-us\/\">Discuss Your Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a9acb5ae20610a828933953c9b1f43e\">Coding Dark, Coloured and Difficult Cosmetic Packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Black bottles, coloured plastics, glass, metal and premium finishes can make standard coding difficult to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx offers specialist inks and coding technologies for challenging substrates, including high-contrast and UV-readable options. The right solution depends on the packaging material, colour, required durability and production environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8055629074d6b54248acb0009ce5dc3c\">Anti-Counterfeit and Covert Coding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Premium cosmetics, fragrances and personal care products can benefit from discreet product identification and traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">UV-readable inks can create codes that remain unobtrusive under normal lighting but can be identified using appropriate UV inspection equipment. This can support internal traceability, product authentication and brand-protection processes without disrupting packaging design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8eb6acb5e53f3a9454ad8092b7ca9c68\">Why Choose Linx for Cosmetic Coding and Marking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5d9e0eafed17a8eb2e4f4bbc1f48378f\">Code Across Multiple Packaging Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Solutions for plastic, glass, metal, card, labels and flexible packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3cc4392e1b33d0c4a801e88e01cdda0a\">Protect Packaging Appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Achieve clear codes while maintaining the appearance of premium cosmetic and personal care packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ace2318c2521a76a7d0fd5f928721828\">Keep Production Moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Coding systems designed for reliable operation and straightforward product changeovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4a4535e2e7a8fd1cf577217761fab246\">Find the Right Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Choose from CIJ, laser, TTO and outer-case coding solutions according to your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-74536b3c3847099de30bd6825d8de148\">UK Sales and Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Access Linx expertise to help specify, install and support your coding solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bfdbf5\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0cbf44c28d04f1f0a7334a9d679a3822\" id=\"h-need-help-choosing-the-right-solution\">Find the Right Coding Solution for Your Packaging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Not sure whether CIJ, laser or TTO is right for your cosmetic packaging?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Tell us what you&#8217;re coding, your packaging material and your production requirements. 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