Why does NOMOQ put a batch number on my can, and can it be removed?

In addition to the Batch Code, the name NOMOQ is also printed on the can for the same traceability reasons. This practice follows industry standards and is common among major can manufacturers such as Ball or Ardagh.

Batch Code and sample ID

During the sampling phase, a Sample ID is printed on the can.
Before mass production, this Sample ID is automatically converted into the final Batch Code. The Batch Code is therefore the production equivalent of the Sample ID and serves as the reference for full traceability.

Position and orientation on the can

As a general rule, NOMOQ prints the Batch Code:

• With a minimal font size

• Close to the GTIN / barcode or the ingredients list

However, customers have flexibility during the sample approval process:

• The position of the Batch Code on the can can be agreed

• The orientation can be vertical or horizontal

To help customers anticipate and integrate the Batch Code correctly into their artwork, NOMOQ provides official can design templates, available here: https://www.nomoq.com/cans#templates

There is one regulatory constraint:

• A minimum distance of 10 mm must be respected between the end of print (rim side) and the Batch Code

Summary

• The Batch Code is legally required and not optional

• It ensures full product traceability and food safety compliance

• NOMOQ works with customers to place the code in a way that best fits the design, within regulatory limits

If you have specific design constraints, we recommend addressing the Batch Code placement early during the sampling phase to ensure smooth approval.