EP3856647A2

EP3856647A2 - System, method or material web with labels having an identification code

Info

Publication number: EP3856647A2
Application number: EP19780185.5A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Gerd HÜBNER; Dominik BENNER
Original assignee: GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
Current assignee: GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH
Priority date: 2018-09-24
Filing date: 2019-09-24
Publication date: 2021-08-04
Also published as: WO2020064703A3; WO2020064703A2

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system comprising a labeler, an illumination means and a camera. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a packaging machine for producing a packaging having a labeler which provides a label on the packaging. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a stock of labels.

Description

Label roll with an identification code

The present invention relates to a system comprising a label, an optional lighting means and a camera. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a packaging machine for producing a packaging, which has a labeler which provides a label on the packaging. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a label supply.

Labelers are known from the prior art, for example EP 2 679 505 A1. With these labelers, each label is detached from a carrier tape and then transported to the packaging to be labeled, where its adhesive side connects it to the packaging. The wrong label is often provided on the packaging.

It was therefore the object of the present invention to further improve the labelers from the prior art.

The object is achieved with a system comprising: a labeler, with which printed labels are preferably taken from a supply and arranged on a packaging, with at least one label of the supply and / or on a carrier on which the labels are arranged and / or on a sleeve on which the supply of labels is provided

Identification code is provided, an optional lighting device which illuminates the identification code and a camera which omits the identification code, the optional lighting device and / or the camera preferably being arranged at an angle other than 90 ° to the identification code to be read out.

The disclosure made on this subject of the present invention applies equally to the other subjects of the present invention and vice versa. Features of this object of the present application can be transferred to other objects of this application and vice versa.

The present invention relates to a system with a labeler for labeling packaging. The labels have a visible and an adhesive side, with the Adhesive side can be provided on a carrier tape or they are, for example, self-adhesive labels without a carrier web, so-called linerless labels. The labels are to be provided as a supply, for example as a roll, and from this supply you are handed over to a stripping agent that attaches the respective label to the respective packaging, for example by pressing it onto the packaging.

According to the invention, on at least one label of the stock, preferably on several, in particular on all labels and / or on a carrier on which the labels are arranged and / or on a sleeve on which the stock is provided

Identification code provided. In the case of the labels, the identification code is preferably provided on the adhesive side. In the case of the carrier, which can be transparent or semi-transparent, the identification code is preferably provided multiple times, particularly preferably at every point where a label is also attached. The sleeve is preferably a cylinder on which the supply is wound up as a roll. In the event that this sleeve the

Identification code, it is preferably located on the front side and is preferably printed or applied there.

Each label is printed on at least one side, for example with a manufacturer's name and / or a brand. Each label can contain information about the packaged goods, for example in a specific language.

The identification code is, for example, a bar code or a QR code. The identification code can preferably be printed. The identification code can be colored or black and white.

Furthermore, the system has an optional lighting means that the

Identification code illuminated. The radiation emitted by the illuminant can be in a frequency range which is visible and / or invisible to the human eye. The lighting can also be a laser beam. The lighting preferably emits radiation only when required. The lighting is preferably part of the camera described below, particularly preferably both elements are provided in one housing.

In addition, the system has a camera that omits the identification code.

The camera preferably has a computer means and preferably a data memory. The computer means is preferably used for the evaluation, for example an image recognition of the identification code and very particularly preferably also a comparison with a production code which is read in, for example, by a scanner or provided by a data memory. According to the invention, the optional lighting means and / or the camera are arranged at an angle, preferably not equal to 90 °, to the identification code to be read out.

Since the identification code is preferably provided on a label or on a carrier, the angle of the lighting means and / or the camera to the label or to the carrier is preferably also not equal to 90 °. By means of this arrangement according to the invention, the identification code is read without errors or at least with fewer errors, since, for example, the contrast between the code and its background is improved and the contrast-damaging direct reflection of the light emitted by the illuminating means into the camera is preferably avoided or reduced.

The system, in particular the camera, preferably has a computer means which analyzes the identification code. The camera preferably recognizes and / or that

Computer means the identification code and compares this with the production code. A computer means that is part of the camera and not the labeler or one

Packaging machine has the advantage that the comparison can be carried out more quickly and appropriate reactions, in the event that the codes do not match, can be initiated more quickly.

After reading in or entering the production code, it is preferably stored in a database. This database can be part of the computer means or part of another computer system. In the event that the comparison is negative, it may be advantageous to delete and re-enter the production code to ensure that the production code is correct.

The system preferably has a control panel with which, for example, parameters of the labeler, the camera and / or the lighting can be set, but with which the production code can also be entered manually. This is preferably

Control panel part and / or identical to the control panel of the packaging machine and / or the labeler on which the system is preferably provided.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in the

Light path between the lighting and the camera provided a light filter. This filter preferably prevents or reduces the fact that light is reflected from a label or the carrier into the camera and thus to incorrect recognition of the

Identification codes.

Furthermore, the system preferably has a scanner with which a production code or a code on a packaging can be determined. The scanner is preferably a so-called hand-held scanner that the worker can carry around with him in the area of a packaging machine. With the scanner, for example, a production code from one Production order scanned and forwarded to a computer means that compares the production code with the identification code on the label and / or the carrier. The production code can, for example, with at least one

Identification code on a packaging material to be processed and / or a tool to be used for the production of the packaging, for example a shaping and / or sealing and / or cutting tool, can be compared in order to prevent incorrect production.

However, the code can, for example, also be provided on the casing of a sausage, which is filled with the intended product (sausage) on the basis of the information in the code and, for example, the desired slices and number are arranged on a slicer provided downstream of the sausage filling.

Alternatively, the production code can also be read from a database, for example an ERP system.

The system preferably has a printer with which additional information such as the date of manufacture of the packaging and / or the

Best before date can be printed on the label.

Yet another object of the present invention is a packaging machine for producing a packaging, which has the system according to the invention and in which a label is provided on the packaging.

The present invention relates to a packaging machine which is, for example, a so-called thermoformer, but also a traysealer or a

Tubular bag machine can act. Such packaging machines generally process plastic films but also paper and / or cardboard and / or metal and / or biologically based substances. In the packaging machine according to the invention, for example, a packaging tray is transported intermittently with a certain preference along the packaging machine and a format of packaging consisting of n rows and m columns is produced, where n and m are an integer> 1. This can take place, for example, in that a sub-material web or a

Cardboard web, which is preferably gripped on both sides by chains, intermittently along the Packaging machine is transported. However, this can also be done by a gripper transporting filled packaging troughs to and from a sealing station. After each packaging tray or a non-formed bottom film with a

Goods to be packaged, in particular a foodstuff has been filled / filled and possibly after a gas exchange, the respective packaging tray is closed with a film, the film being cohesively connected to the packaging tray or sub-material web, in particular by sealing. The packaging thus finished is then provided with at least one label. Usually the label is attached to the

Packaging glued. For this, the label is preferably from one

Label tape / carrier material, for example, detached at a donation edge and transferred to a depositing device, which attaches the respective label to the respective packaging. As a rule, packaging of one column, i.e. the packs, which are arranged next to one another transversely to the transport direction of the packs, are each provided with a label at the same time. For this, these labels are removed from the label tape

successively detached and taken over by the depositing device, which then preferably moves to the column to be labeled and deposits the labels there. However, each label can also be transported separately to the respective packaging. The labeling usually takes place between two transport cycles of the packaging trays, i.e. while this is standing still. Only when all packaging of a format is provided with a label is the format transported further by preference. However, an incompletely labeled preference can also be transported, which then

for example, it is provided with further labels or completed by at least one further labeler; however, it can also be incomplete. After this

The packaging is then labeled individually.

The skilled person understands that what has been said also applies to those who work continuously

Packaging machines apply. Typically, the labelers are so-called

Cross web labelers, which feed the labels transversely to the format transport direction, or in-line labelers, with which labels can also be applied to the packaging while the package (s) are moving; Cross web labelers can also apply labels to the packaging during the movement of the packaging if they - or even their skip boxes - travel synchronously, for example at least in sections, in the transport direction of the packaging; the sedimentation boxes are then provided as separate units. At least one labeler is preferably provided for applying the labels, but several labelers can also be provided, above all to provide more labels per unit of time or different labels, of which For example, one type of label is used to attach data such as the best-before date, while the other type is used more for advertising purposes.

Another object of the present invention is a method for producing a packaging which is produced from at least one packaging material and which is provided with a label, comprising the following steps: a. Reading out and / or entering a code of a production order, b. Reading an identification code on the label, the carrier and / or one

Sleeve on which the stock is provided, a packaging material to be processed and / or a tool to be used for producing the packaging, c. Comparing the code of the production order with the identification code, wherein if the codes do not match, no production start or one

Manufacturing discontinued.

According to this object of the present invention, the code becomes a

Production order imported. It is often in paper or electronic form and has, for example, a bar or QR code, or is contained in an RFID transponder. This code usually includes information about what is to be produced. Often the packaging material to be used, the language used thereon, the form of the packaging, the format to be produced, the desired atmosphere in the packaging and / or the product to be packaged and / or the labeling of the label of the packaging is specified. The code is usually a number and / or

Letter combination.

According to a further step of the method according to the invention, the

Identification code in particular of the label or of its carrier and / or of a packaging material to be processed and / or one for the production of the

Read the packaging tool.

Finally, there is a comparison between the two codes (production code and identification code). If there is a match, production can start or be started again after a change of material. Otherwise, the production of packaging is stopped and / or the start of production is prevented.

The method according to the invention at least reduces the risk of incorrect labeling of packaging and / or the misuse of packaging and / or the tools to be used. Errors that the worker cannot even recognize can be avoided, for example if the label and / or the

Printing of the top film is written in a language that he is not proficient in, and he would, for example, insert label rolls with an inappropriate language into the labeler.

The comparison of the codes is preferably carried out by a computer means which is part of the packaging machine according to the invention or of the system according to the invention and here in particular the camera.

Step b of the method according to the invention preferably takes place during a movement of the label and / or of the carrier and / or of the sleeve.

Another object of the present invention is a method for producing a label supply with a plurality of printed labels and at least one

Identification code, in which the printing of the labels and the arrangement of the

Identification codes are carried out in one work step / process step.

For example, one or more printers are available during manufacture that

Print information on each label and, in particular at regular intervals, provide an identification code on a label and / or the carrier tape, during or before the labels are provided in the supply, for example a roll. Instead of printers or in addition, one or more RFID writing devices can also be present, which transmit information to each RFID transponder.

The identification code is preferably provided on the adhesive side of the label and / or on the carrier material or sleeve of the label supply.

Another object of the present invention is a material web, in particular a plastic film, preferably an upper film, having at least one print mark and an identification code, characterized in that the identification code is an integral part of the print mark and the code represents the print mark completely or partially.

This object of the invention relates to a material web which consists of materials which are common in the packaging industry, such as plastic films and / or paper and / or cardboard and / or metal and / or biologically based substances. The material web can have several layers.

One or more printing marks are arranged on this material web

For example, mark a printed area and can serve a packaging machine for preferential control. These print marks now consist at least partially of an identification code, in particular a QR code. This code is used to store information that, for example, identifies the film, so that a

Confusion of the film is excluded.

Preferably, the code forms all or part of the print mark, i.e. is a

Part of the print mark.

The inventions are explained below with reference to the figures. These explanations are only examples and do not limit the general idea of the invention. The explanations apply equally to all subjects of the present invention.

Figure 1 shows the packaging machine according to the invention. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the labeler. FIG. 3 shows the method according to the invention. FIG. 4 shows a carrier tape with labels. FIG. 5 shows a print mark on the packaging material FIG. 6 shows the arrangement of the camera and / or the lighting relative to a label

Figure 1 shows a possible embodiment of the invention

Packaging machine 1, which preferably has a deep-drawing station 2, a filling station 7 and a sealing station 15. A lower material web 8, here a plastic film web 8, is drawn off from a supply roll and transported in cycles from right to left along the packaging machine according to the invention. At a bar the

Sub-material web 8 transported further by one preference, several advantages being required to produce a finished packaging. For this purpose, the packaging machine has two transport means (not shown), in the present case two endless chains, which are arranged to the right and left of the lower material web 8. At the beginning as well as at the end of the packaging machine, at least one gear wheel is provided for each chain, around which the respective chain is deflected. At least one of these gears is driven. The gearwheels in the input area and / or in the output area can be connected to one another, preferably by a rigid shaft. Each means of transport has a multiplicity of clamping means which grip the lower material web 8 in the inlet area 19 and transmit the movement of the transport means to the lower material web 8. In the outlet area of the packaging machine, the clamping connection between the transport means and the lower material web 8 is released again. A heating means can be provided downstream of the inlet area 19, which heats the film web 8, in particular when it is at a standstill. In the preferably existing one

Thermoforming station 2, which has an upper tool 3 and a lower tool 4, which has the shape of the packaging tray to be produced, are preferably the

Packaging troughs 6 formed in the heated sheet 8. The lower tool 4 is arranged on a lifting table 5 which, as symbolized by the double arrow, is vertically adjustable. Before each film feed, the lower tool 4 is lowered and then raised again. In the further course of the packaging machine, the

The packaging troughs are then filled with the packaging material 16 in the filling station 7. In the subsequent sealing station 15, which likewise consists of an upper tool 12 and a vertically adjustable lower tool 11, an upper film 14 is firmly attached to the lower material web 8 by sealing. In the sealing station too, the upper tool and / or the lower tool are lowered or raised before and after each film transport. The top film 14 can also be guided in transport means or transported by transport chains, these transport means then only extending from the sealing station and possibly downstream. Otherwise, the explanations made for the means of transport of the bottom film apply. The top film can also be used with a Heating agents are warmed up and deep-drawn. For the sealing, a heatable sealing frame is provided as the lower tool 11, for example, which has an opening for each packaging trough into which the packaging trough is sealed during sealing, ie

Upward movement of the bottom sealing tool, immersed. The upper and lower material web between the upper and lower tool 12, 11 are used for sealing

pressed together and bond under the influence of heat and pressure. After sealing, the tools 11, 12 are moved vertically apart again. A dancer can preferably be provided between the supply roll and the sealing tool, which compensates for the intermittent feed of the lower film 8 and thus the intermittent removal of the upper film web 14. The dancer can serve as a film web storage and / or to generate a specific film tension. The person skilled in the art understands that several top films can be present, for example in the case of a multi-layer pack or a pack with several top films. A dancer is then preferably provided in the course of each top film. The person skilled in the art further understands that a dancer can also be provided in the region of the lower film 8, preferably downstream of its supply roll. After the packaging has been completed, it is provided with a label 20 on which, for example, the manufacturer, a brand, the date of manufacture, the contents of the package and or the best-before date and / or the weight of the sample is noted. There are preferably different labels for different countries in which the packaging is used.

The system according to the invention has a labeler 30, which is described in more detail by way of example only with reference to FIG. 2. In the further course of the

Packaging machine, the finished packaging is separated, which is done in the present case with the cross cutter 18 and the slitter 17. In the present case, the cross cutter 18 can also be raised or lowered with a lifting device 9.

The packaging machine according to the invention was based on a so-called

Thermoformers described, but is also for a so-called traysealer or

Flow wrapper can be used.

FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a labeler of the system. This has a peeling means, here a peeling edge 21, which detaches the labels, which are provided with their adhesive side on a supply belt, from this. The detachable label is then brought into engagement with a settling means 22, which at its lower end can have an adhesive, preferably an adhesive pad, to which the detaching or detached label 13 adheres. Once the label is peeled off it is brought to the labeling package 28 by means of the stamp and pressed there onto the package 28 and thereby glued. The resulting adhesive force is greater than the adhesive force between the label and the adhesive, so that the settling agent 22 can be detached from the label. The person skilled in the art understands that the settling means 22 can be provided in such a way that it accepts several labels 20 at the same time. The

Settling means can have a pressing means 26 for the labels.

The system or method according to the invention is explained with reference to FIG. 3. The system and / or method can have the following components / steps:

A barcode 30 on the production order. The barcode can contain a label number (eg 4711) which is uniquely assigned to the label with its specific printing and the associated identification code 35, here a QR code, for example on the back of the backing paper;

A scanner, here a hand scanner 31 with which the production code is read.

A computer system, for example a controller 32, preferably with a database. The computer means is preferably not part of the control of the

Packaging machine or the labeler. The database is preferably an SQL database or an Access database or the like;

Illumination 33. The light source shown separately here can preferably be integrated in the camera housing or connected to the camera housing. The lighting illuminates the identification code.

A camera 34 that reads the identification code.

An identification code 35, here a QR code, which is preferably printed on the back of the carrier material. Each label store, preferably a label roll, contains many identification codes, which are particularly preferably assigned to each individual label, each identification code being the same (e.g. 471 1) and thus representing a unique identification code for a roll. If the production is identical, the next label stock that is intended for the same application / packaging type contains the same QR code (e.g. 4711). The printing of the label with the print on the front and the identification code, for example on the back of the backing paper, is preferably carried out in one work step / process step, so that the likelihood of errors for an incorrect assignment of “print from the front” and identification code is minimized.

A possibly existing printer 36 can provide the label with further information such as weight, date of manufacture and / or best before date. The procedure is preferably as follows

With a scanner 31, for example a hand scanner 31, the 30

Production order scanned (e.g. 4711);

The information read in based on the production code can be in one

Computer means 32, for example a controller 32, or its memory / database are stored as reference information;

The information can be sent from the computer means 32 to the camera 34 and also stored there;

The computer means 32 is connected to the scanner 31, the camera 34, the light source 33 and possibly to the printer 36, for example by cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth or WLAN or Ethernet;

The computer means 32 can cause the light at the light source 33 to be switched on, for example for the duration of the photographing of the

Identification codes;

The computer means 32 causes the camera 34 to take a picture of the identification code 35, which is located, for example, on the back of the carrier paper which carries the labels.

The information read / photographed by the camera 34 can be analyzed by the camera itself or by computer means, i.e. be compared with the reference information. The comparison result can then be sent, for example, to the

Computer means 32 are sent;

Alternatively, the information read in can also be passed on to computer means 32 as data information (for example 4711) and analyzed there. Incoming

However, examinations have shown that this process can be computationally intensive and consequently is slower than the analysis / comparison with the reference information in the camera. Consequently, the first variant is preferred.

In the event that the information matches (e.g. both are 4711), the label is approved for donation and the automatic process on the packaging machine continues as normal;

In the event that the information does not match (ie the identification code read differs from "4711"), the following actions can be initiated by the control, for example:

An error message is displayed, for example on the control panel of the labeler. In addition, an error message can also be sent to the packaging machine and / or to any relevant component of the packaging line. Automatic operation of the labeler can be stopped or not started. The labeler can stop or stop.

If the labeler stops, the packaging machine no longer receives any labels and also stops because of a missing label signal, and as a result the entire packaging line with end-of-line equipment stops.

When automatic mode ends, the reference positions of all components of the line remain active (known) and the affected machines,

For example, labelers and / or packaging machines and / or other machines do not then have to be referenced again.

The system 38 preferably runs cyclically. For example, if the carrier 20, the conveyor belt 23 of the drop-off box is preferred and / or the printer is preferred, the labels are checked / monitored for their suitability for donation to the packaging manufactured by the packaging machine. Cyclic means with each label or according to a certain recurring pattern.

The system / method can have the following additional functions:

The label is printed, for example with package-specific information. In the system, the - otherwise optional - printer 36 preferably sets itself up for correct printing of the “correct” label 37 recognized by the scanner 31 (if 471 1 is recognized, then the printer aligns itself with the assigned print image); the printer receives the setup information from the computer means 32, for example.

The computer means, for example in the camera, can validate the

Determine identification codes 35 by comparison and is without corresponding

Authorization of the operator is preferably not manipulable.

The database can also be arranged outside the computer means 32, possibly integrated into the packaging machine or the labeler. Alternatively, the database can be designed as an external database, for example on the customer's intranet or extranet, for example as an integration into an ERP system.

A production order is preferably created by the customer and preferably brought to his packaging machine, as paper or electronically, which contains a production code, for example a bar code, which in turn contains the

Reference number of the production order contains (for example 4711), the preferably ultimately describes the parameters for the packaging, e.g. B. a salami package called "healthy-and-delicious", etc.

- More information about the codes:

The lighting is required to be able to scan the identification code to be scanned under constant and sufficiently bright conditions in order to minimize the error rate. The light source is preferably integrated in the camera housing. The light preferably falls on the at an angle

Identification code so that direct reflection into the camera is minimized. in the

Beam path between light source and camera can be a filter, for example a polarization filter, or a combination of e.g. B. two filters arranged at an angle of rotation to each other, e.g. B. Pol. Filters that minimize reflections. The light can be infrared light. The camera preferably receives a trigger signal after a time window, for example 2.5 seconds, expires, within which the camera must recognize a GOOD label; if this is not done, an error message is issued.

The camera preferably looks at the QR code at an angle (obliquely) in order to minimize reflections and the resulting malfunctions / error detections. The camera recognizes, preferably simultaneously, preferably a plurality of codes which can be different and can be assigned different tasks within the analysis (for example for label monitoring and monitoring of the printing on the label or the like). The camera recognizes the code (s) when the label or carrier paper is stationary or during movement /

Passage of labels / backing paper.

- It is preferably monitored whether the right top film and, if necessary, the right one

Bottom sheet material is inserted to match the production order. In the case of the top film in particular, a code, preferably a QR code, could be contained in the print image of the film, or:

can be subsequently printed on the film, or:

the code could be an integral part of the print mark, for example it could also be the print mark completely or partially. The design of the print mark is preferably chosen so that it is compatible with commercially available

Light barriers, preferably reflex light barriers, can be seen. Alternatively, the print mark and code are captured by a camera at the same time.

- The code could be printed on the material to identify the sub-web material - With printed bottom web material, the method described for the top film could otherwise be used equally.

- As an alternative or in addition, certain recognition features of the film could be determined using sensors, for example their thickness, width, transparency, reflectivity, surface quality, barrier properties, etc.

If necessary, one could also detect whether the correct product is inserted and recognize its typical identification features with sensors, at least in the sense of a plausibility check.

FIG. 4 shows a carrier tape 20 on which labels 38 adhere. In the present case, the identification code is on the adhesive side of the label. For that it has to

Carrier tape 20 can be transparent or semi-transparent.

FIG. 5 shows a packaging material web 8, 14 with a print mark 29. The print mark can be or have a code 27. The code 27 can be used to determine whether the packaging material 8, 14 matches the production code.

FIG. 6 shows that the camera 34 and / or the illuminating means 33 is to be provided at an angle 9090 ° to the label or the carrier material. This applies to a transparent or non-transparent carrier material.

Reference symbol list:

1 packaging machine

2 forming station, deep drawing station

3 upper tool of the deep-drawing station

4 lower tool of the deep-drawing station

5 lifting table, carrier of a tool of the sealing, deep-drawing station and / or the cutting device

6 packaging tray

7 filling station

8 foil web, bottom material web, packaging material, bottom material web

9 lifting device

10 labeling device

1 1 lower tool of the sealing station

12 top tool of the sealing station

13 label, RFID chip, label with RFID chip,

14 film web, top film web, cover film, packaging material

15 sealing station

16 packaged goods

17 slitter

18 cross cutters

19 lead-in area

20 carriers, carrier material, label tape

21 peeling agent, dispensing edge

22 settling agent, stamp

23 conveyor belt

24 labellers

25 stock, supply roll

26 pressure means, roll

27 code on film web 8 and / or 14

28 packaging

29 print mark on film web 8 and / or 14

30 code, bar code, QR code from the production order

31 scanners, barcode scanners, hand scanners, cameras, RFID readers

32 control, external control

33 lighting means, light source

34 Camera, sensor, detector, RFID reader Identification code, bar code, QR code on label and / or carrier material and / or by RFID chip

Printer (optional)

Label, label, RFID chip, label with RFID chip,

Cyclic system

Claims

Claims:

1. System comprising: a labeler (24) with which, preferably printed labels (13) are removed from a supply and arranged on a package, with at least one label of the supply and / or on a carrier on which the labels are arranged and / or on a sleeve on which the supply of labels is provided, an identification code (35) is provided, an optional lighting means (33) which illuminates the identification code and a camera which omits the identification code (35), the optional lighting means and / or the camera is preferably arranged at an angle (a) not equal to 90 ° to the identification code to be read out.

2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that it, in particular the

Camera having a computer means that analyzes the identification code.

3. System according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that a light filter is provided in the beam path between the lighting and the camera.

4. System according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that it has a scanner (31) with which a production code or a code on a packaging can be determined.

5. System according to claim 4, characterized in that the scanner with the

Computer media exchanges data.

6. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a printer.

7. Packaging machine (1) for producing a package (28) which has a system according to one of the preceding claims and in which a label (20) is provided on the package (28).

8. A method for producing a package (28) consisting of at least one

Packaging means (8, 14) produced and which is provided with a label (38), comprising the following steps: a. Reading out and / or entering a code (30) of a production order, b. Reading an identification code (35) on the label (13), the carrier (20) and / or a sleeve on which the stock is provided, a packaging material to be processed and / or a tool to be used for the production of the packaging, c. Compare the code (30) of the production order with the

Identification code, wherein if the codes (30, 35) do not match, there is no production start or production termination.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the comparison of the codes is carried out by a computer means which is part of a packaging machine according to claim 2, or the system according to claim 1, in particular the camera.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the code (30) of the production order after each mismatch of the codes (30, 35) is deleted automatically or alternatively in the computer means or from a memory and re-entered.

1 1. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that step b takes place during a movement of the label and / or the carrier and / or the sleeve.

12. Method for producing a label stock (25) with several printed

Labels (13) and at least one identification code (35), thereby

characterized that the printing on the labels and the arrangement of the

Identification codes (35) are carried out in one work step / process step.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that the identification code (35) is provided on the adhesive side of the label, or on the carrier material or the sleeve of the label supply.

14. Material web, preferably top film, comprising at least one print mark and an identification code, characterized in that the identification code is part of the print mark.