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What is a \u2018lot code\u2019?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot code is a number given by a single producer to a specific quantity or product group. If you have not learned of ‘lot code’ before, you may have heard of their different names. It can as well be called lot number, code number, or batch number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lot codes are a mixture of numbers allocated to groups of similar products. They are usually printed next to time and date codes in bottle labels, flexible packages, or carton boxes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Many corporations have different ways to assign batch numbers to their products. Some of the elements that decide these differences may be centered on production date, expiration date, location, or a combination of different numbers. But one factor that will not change is that a \u2018lot code\u2019 is a unique group of digits that is only valid to that particular group of products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machines and technologies that print human-readable lot numbers include thermal inkjet (TIJ)<\/a>, laser marking, continuous inkjet (CIJ), and thermal transfer (TTO) printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is lot tracking?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lot tracking or batch tracking is a system for tracking, tracing, and accessing product information throughout the supply chain from start to finish. It is accomplished with the support of barcodes, scanners, and inventory management software. For example, when making ketchup and bottling, the monitoring system will show the life cycle of each bottle. It shows where the raw materials used to make the bottle come from. Then after delivery, you can follow the path from the manufacturing plant to the storeroom and then to the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is It Important?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lot numbers are essential for many reasons including inventory control and crisis avoidance during recalls. When a certain product has to be recalled, the lot number can instantly detect the batch of products to be removed. This is particularly important in food and medical products where contamination or manufacturing errors can sometimes happen. Thus, it has been mandated by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to have lot code appear on all product labels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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