Precision above all: why opt for standardized verifiers?

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Isabelle Peuzet.
In charge of product verification MICROSCAN & HYDROSENSE

In the world of traceability, where every code must guarantee perfect readability at every stage of the supply chain, it is essential to use reliable, standardized metrology tools. Unlike a simple reader, which can be influenced by external factors, a standardized verifier, like those offered by BIBUS France, is a truly impartial judge. It assigns a “grade” to each product, guaranteeing code quality and conformity throughout the supply chain. Isabelle Peuzet Prud'hon, a specialist in verifiers, explains why these tools are indispensable for ensuring reliable, secure traceability.

Why is it so important to use a normalized verifier rather than a simple reader?

I would say that our verifiers are like standards, they are “judges”. They allow us to determine, as soon as a product leaves the production line, whether it complies with quality standards for barcode reading. This guarantees that the codes will be correctly read throughout the supply chain, whatever the applications used. Unlike a reader, which remains subjective, our verifiers are totally objective. They are based on ISO-compliant metrology tools.

Below, an extract from ISO 15415 outlines the criteria used by our range of verifiers to assess print quality.

"We have no right to interpret"

In the event of quality drift, the aim is not to penalize, but to prevent the market launch of a product whose code might not be read. This also enables us to adjust printing machine parameters. In this way, we support the teams - printers, manufacturers and forwarding agents - to ensure optimum quality. The verifiers' camera provides a precise overview of the situation, detecting any anomalies and assessing whether a code is likely to become unreadable in the medium term. If a risk is detected, we stop everything. Various hypotheses are checked: a problem with conveyor speed? Passage speed? Clogged nozzles? A laser? Wrinkled ribbon?...

The device and the analysis it performs enable us to see where the problem is and take preventive action. What I'm saying is that the verifier enables us to carry out “predictive preventive maintenance”, because if after 6 months we know, for example, that a customer's machine is susceptible to malfunctioning, then we can anticipate, and when we get to that period, we come and measure all the parameters of the printing machine, precisely to avoid tipping over into the fault... Which in practice would mean non-conformity and the scrapping of an entire batch of products, for example.

Is it possible to measure print quality on all packaging?

Yes, on a case, a titanium part, a plastic part, an automotive part, on a perfume, on a label, on a cardboard box, on a pallet... In other words, from the primary product to tertiary packaging.

  Emballage primaire (en contact direct avec l’aliment)

  Emballage secondaire

  Emballage tertiaire

How does ISO certification and compliance influence the release of products throughout the supply chain, from the factory to final distribution?

At BIBUS France, our added value lies in our ability to guarantee code quality by precisely measuring this quality, thanks to an assessment we call a “GRADE”. This grade is an overall mark, assessed on a scale of 0 to 4, which determines whether or not a product can be released onto the market. The grade must be equal to or higher than the minimum grade required, which is set either by a specific ISO standard (such as ISO 15415/15416 for printed codes, or DPM 29158:2020 for direct markings such as engraved or micro-perforated codes), or by an application standard (e.g. GS1, HIBCC, IFA...), or by the customer's specifications.

Our measuring tool, the verifier, whether mobile or integrated into a printer, enables us to comply with these quality standards. It produces an objective report with a grade assigned according to various quality requirements.

This measurement process is not just a formality: it ensures that the code will be legible at every stage of the supply chain, whether in a hospital, a supermarket, a logistics warehouse or a pharmacy. In this way, we guarantee that the code will perform its function throughout the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the end consumer.

How does your work contribute to the increasingly important circular economy?

Traceability is essential to support the circular economy, ensuring that products can follow multiple life cycles. In sectors such as automotive or electronics, parts can be reused or recycled provided they are clearly identified. This makes it possible to track each component from manufacture to recycling.
Another relevant example is the use of augmented QR codes, which facilitate product traceability for reuse or recycling. When correctly applied and verified, these codes ensure that each product can be followed through the various stages of its life cycle, thus promoting a sustainable and controlled approach to the supply chain.

Source : https://www.gs1.fr/actualite/qr-code-augmente-gs1-laccelerateur-leconomie-circulaire

Sustainability is an issue at BIBUS France?

Yes, our solutions are more than just technical tools; they represent a genuine commitment to excellence, reliability and compliance with ISO standards. Thanks to our tools, we can assure our customers that every stage of the supply chain runs smoothly, contributing not only to safety but also to the promotion of a more sustainable and responsible approach with a long-term vision.

Thanks to Isabelle Peuzet Prud'hon.

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Isabelle Peuzet
In charge of LVS Products
Tel. +33 2 32 32 58 23
Mob. 07 61 63 19 45
pru@bibusfrance.fr
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