Lot number and expiration date labels

Food co-packers, supplement brands, and warehouses need clear lot and expiration / best-by stickers. Print them free on Zebra thermal labels with spreadsheet batch.

Label layout that scanners and humans both read

• SKU / product name
• LOT: clearly labeled lot code
• EXP or BEST BY: unambiguous date format (e.g. 2026-12-31 or DEC 2026)
• Optional CODE128 of lot or SKU for WMS picks

Food panels: nutrition facts labels. Product stickers: product label maker.

Batch from production sheets

1. Export production schedule or ERP lot report to CSV.
2. Columns: sku, lot, exp, qty (qty can drive how many identical labels you print).
3. Design once; print N copies per row or one row per unit.
4. Match DPI (203/300) so small date text stays sharp — fuzzy fix.

Batch deep dive: batch print · Excel labels.

Compliance notes (US)

• Use the date wording your category requires (EXP vs BEST BY vs USE BY).
• Keep lot traceability consistent with your food safety / QMS records.
• This tool prints labels; it does not replace regulatory review of your panel claims.

Related

• Inventory barcodes
• Shelf price labels
• Serial labels