The concentration of heavy metals in our thermal transfer ribbons is very low and always remains below the limits set by the relevant EU regulations for hazardous substances.

Our ribbons do not contain any substances hazardous to health in accordance with the relevant standards.

Certain grades have been tested for compliance with food regulations and have received the corresponding approval from the testing institute ISEGA.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the USA certify thermal transfer printed labels, testing the readability and durability of barcodes. UL-certified labels are required for export to North America. Our thermal transfer ribbons are approved for use with certain label materials. For detailed information, please contact our sales team.

According to REACH, thermal transfer ribbons are considered “articles” that release substances (the ink) under intended use. Therefore, the transferred ink is subject to the REACH regulation, while the unchanged polyester carrier film is not affected. We have contacted all relevant suppliers and received confirmation that the respective substances and preparations have been preregistered or will be registered. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Thermal transfer ribbons are inherently durable. When stored correctly (temperature: 5 to 35 °C, relative humidity: 30–80 %), we guarantee flawless usability for up to 1 year.

Thermal transfer ribbons cannot be recycled after use. They are stable, do not release any substances into the environment, and, due to their chemical composition, pose no risk to groundwater or the atmosphere. Disposal can be carried out with mixed commercial waste. Due to their high energy content, we recommend thermal recovery.