Innovations in labelling technology are reshaping how organisations manage safety, traceability, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors. A recent example comes from Spain, where three young inventors, Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez, and Luis Chimeno, have developed smart biodegradable labels that monitor food freshness in real time. Their breakthrough innovation, recognised by the Young Inventors Prize 2025, has the potential to significantly reduce food waste and prevent foodborne illness across the globe.
Their company, Oscillum, has created biosensor-based labels that change colour to indicate when food is no longer safe to eat. These smart labels provide consumers and retailers with accurate information about freshness, helping to cut unnecessary waste and improve food safety. Beyond the food industry, this innovation highlights how intelligent labelling and durable tag technology can transform asset management, safety, and compliance.
From Food Safety to Healthcare Efficiency
While Oscillum’s biodegradable smart labels are advancing food safety, other industries are benefiting from similar advances in labelling technology. Within the NHS and healthcare sector, accurate asset tracking, long-lasting performance, and hygiene compliance are essential. Custom Labels Ltd supports hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare facilities with ultra-durable asset labels, asset tags, and asset stickers designed to perform in demanding medical environments.
Located close to one of the United Kingdom’s leading high-tech manufacturing hubs, Custom Labels Ltd has developed a strong reputation for producing high-performance labelling solutions that meet strict healthcare and safety standards. The company’s UltraTuff and Ultimate Asset Tag™ ranges are engineered for exceptional durability, with resistance to cleaning chemicals, abrasion, sterilisation processes, and frequent handling, while maintaining legibility and compliance.
These ultra-durable asset tags are trusted by healthcare providers throughout the NHS to support accurate equipment tracking, efficient maintenance, and improved patient safety. Each label is built to integrate seamlessly with hospital asset management systems, ensuring reliability and accountability in all healthcare environments.
Built to Endure. Designed for Care.
At Custom Labels Ltd, we understand that in healthcare, every detail is important, including the asset stickers and labels that help keep vital medical equipment operating safely and efficiently. Whether used for tracking medical devices, managing laboratory assets, or supporting hospital facilities, our ultra-durable asset labels provide the performance, traceability, and dependability that the NHS and healthcare system require.
Innovation in labelling, from smart biodegradable technologies to industrial-grade asset tags, continues to advance safety, sustainability, and operational excellence across industries.
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