{"title":"Best Before Date Labels","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBest Before Date Labels for Australian Food Businesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eEvery packaged food product in Australia requires a date mark. Best before dates indicate quality—the date until which the product retains its expected flavour, texture and nutritional value when stored correctly. Vision Supply stocks best before date labels in pre-printed formats designed for pricing guns and handheld date coders used by supermarkets, bakeries, delis, cafes, food manufacturers and any business that packages food for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eGetting date marking right is not optional. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Standard 1.2.5 requires date marking on most packaged foods. Incorrect, missing or illegible date marks create food safety risks, trigger compliance failures during council health inspections and expose your business to penalties under state food legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e22x12mm Pricing Gun Best Before Labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eOur 22x12mm best before labels are pre-printed with “Best Before” text and a writable date area, designed for QuikStik Mark I and compatible handheld date guns. Each roll contains 1,500 labels with permanent adhesive that bonds on contact to cling film, trays, bags, cartons, bottles and jars. Staff dial the date on the pricing gun and apply labels to products in a single squeeze action—no separate printer, no power source, no software required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe pre-printed format eliminates handwriting inconsistency and ensures every product carries a clear, uniform date mark. This matters during health inspections where legibility is assessed alongside correct date application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Uses Best Before Date Labels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eSupermarket bakery departments apply best before labels to bread, rolls, pastries, cakes and biscuits packaged in-store. Delicatessens mark sliced meats, cheeses, salads and prepared foods. Cafes and food service operations label pre-made sandwiches, wraps, salads, juices and packaged snacks. Small food manufacturers, cottage industry producers and farmers market vendors use best before labels on jams, sauces, condiments, dried goods, confectionery and packaged baked items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAny business that packages food for later sale—whether minutes later on a deli counter or months later on a supermarket shelf—needs a reliable, efficient date marking system. Handheld pricing guns with best before label rolls deliver that system at the lowest cost and with the fastest application speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Before vs Use By: Understanding the Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eBest before indicates quality. Food past its best before date may lose optimal flavour or texture but is not necessarily unsafe to eat. Use by indicates safety. Food past its use by date must not be sold and should not be consumed. Australian food law requires use by dates on foods that may become unsafe after a certain period, including fresh meat, dairy, ready-to-eat salads and chilled prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eUse the correct date mark type for your product. Applying a best before label to a product that legally requires a use by date is a compliance breach. If unsure, consult the FSANZ Food Standards Code or your local council environmental health officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat pricing guns are these labels compatible with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e22x12mm labels fit QuikStik Mark I and compatible single-line date guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow many labels per roll?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e1,500 labels per roll with permanent adhesive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs a best before date required on all food?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eMost packaged food requires a date mark under FSANZ Standard 1.2.5. Exceptions include some fresh whole fruit, vegetables and certain long-shelf-life products. Check the Food Standards Code for your specific product.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"19-8x11-2mm-date-labels-monarch-1131-2000-per-roll-white-red-best-before-5rolls-box","title":"19.8x11.2mm, Date Labels Monarch 1131, 2000 per roll, White\/red, \"Best Before\", 5rolls\/box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonarch 1131 Best Before Labels 19.8x11.2mm - Bulk Date Labelling for Food Retail Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonarch 1131 labels are 19.8x11.2mm pre-printed date labels designed specifically for Monarch 1131 pricing guns, featuring red \"Best Before\" text on white backing with 2,000 labels per roll. Each box contains 5 rolls, providing 10,000 labels for high-volume food date coding operations. These pricing gun labels are purpose-built for food retailers who require clear, compliant best before date marking on fresh products, packaged goods and prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch 1131 pricing gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.8x11.2mm (19.8 x 11.2 millimetres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Printed Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Best Before\" in red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White background with red text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Per Roll:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolls Per Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Labels Per Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Monarch 1131 best before labels are ideal for supermarkets, independent grocers, bakeries, delicatessens and butcher shops requiring efficient date coding for food safety compliance. The white and red colour scheme provides high visibility for best before dates on packaged meats, deli products, fresh bakery items and prepared meals across Woolworths, Coles, IGA and independent food retailers. Food service operators use these date labels for batch control and stock rotation systems, while the bulk box format of 5 rolls suits commercial operations processing high volumes of perishable products daily. 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These permanent adhesive scale labels provide 20,000 labels per carton (25 rolls), offering exceptional value for bulk food retail operations. Designed specifically for direct thermal printing without ribbon requirements, these best before labels streamline food safety compliance in supermarkets, butcher shops and deli operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64mm x 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Thermal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreprinted Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Best Before\" with Red Border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\/White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Per Roll:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolls Per Carton:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Labels Per Carton:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permanent Adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese preprinted best before scale labels excel in commercial food environments including Woolworths, Coles, IGA and independent supermarkets where consistent food dating is essential. The red border design provides instant visual identification for staff and customers, while the direct thermal material eliminates ribbon costs and maintenance. 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These commercial scale labels deliver 15,000 labels per carton for high-volume food retail operations. 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