Code of Practice Compliance

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Written By Jake Norman

Ensure you’re audit ready with automated quality from OAL

Results

With OAL Connected, manufacturers stay compliant with major UK retailer codes of practice and BRC standards by:

  • Eliminating labelling and packaging errors through automated line control

  • Providing full traceability across works orders, batches and label data

  • Passing retailer audits with digital, exportable compliance records and audit log

  • Avoiding costly withdrawals or complaints due to mislabelling

  • Reducing operator error through smart prompts and checks at every stage

Challenge

Most UK retailers require suppliers to follow Codes of Practice to ensure that packaging and labelling are correct and traceable. Failure to comply risks:

  • Retail de-listing or penalty charges

  • Product recalls and brand damage

  • Audit failures due to incomplete records

  • Increased costs from rework and waste

Manual processes, such as sign-off sheets or visual label checks, are not enough. They’re time-consuming, error-prone, and vulnerable to human mistakes, especially during changeovers or with temporary labour.

Solution

OAL Connected is a seamless solution to help manufacturers automate compliance.

Key Features:

  • Autocoding control – ensures the right date code is applied by controlling your printers

  • Label verification – verifies every label for accuracy

  • Works order validation – cross-checks real-time data from your ERP or database

  • Digital records – compliant with BRC, Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Lidl and more

  • Configurable by retailer – load rules and layouts for each customer spec

With OAL Connected, you can prove compliance before the product leaves the factory.

Customer Example

Worldwide Fruit - 2020

  • Problem: Automate quality checks and ensure compliance with retailer codes of practice

  • Solution: Installed OAL Connected across primary and secondary packaging lines

  • Outcome: Passed all retailer audits, removed manual checklists and improved team confidence

Read the full case study

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All major UK retailers including Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose, Greggs, international date code formats and custom own-label specs. Certified for GS1 global standards.

  • No, the system is designed to enable faster line speeds by automating quality checks. A person can’t packs at 180 ppm, our high performance cameras can.

  • Yes, the OAL system works with all printer brands including Domino, ICE, Lynx, Markem and Videojet.

  • You’ll receive hands-on training for your team tailored to your QA, operations and engineering roles. After that, our UK-based support team is available 24/7 to answer questions, provide updates or help you get the most from your system. You’ll also have access to digital guides, troubleshooting tools and optional annual audits to keep your setup compliant and optimised.

Let’s Make Compliance Easy

Remove the manual risk. Pass every audit.
Let us show you how OAL Connected can help you meet any Code of Practice with confidence. Book a compliance consultation:

Why leading food manufacturers trust OAL?

Your partner in compliance, efficiency and growth.

“Without a doubt I would recommend OAL to other manufacturers […] this system is the failsafe.”
— Sarah McGeehan, Group Technical Manager, Life Health Foods (M&S Supplier)

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