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Sterilization indicator label

The visual proof that validates each sterilization process

Sterilization indicators are visual indicators designed to confirm that a product, packaging, or equipment has undergone a compliant sterilization process.

Using a specific reactive ink, the label changes color when exposed to the intended sterilization parameters. This visual transformation allows for immediate verification of the treatment performed and facilitates quality control throughout the production, packaging, and usage chain.

This technology is particularly suited to medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, plastics, and food industries where sterility control is an essential regulatory requirement.

Our sterilization indicators are available for various processes and can be customized according to your technical constraints, labeling formats, and traceability needs.

The advantages of our sterilization indicators

  • Immediate visual verification of the sterilization process
  • Reliable and easily identifiable color change
  • Compatible with multiple sterilization methods
  • Enhanced traceability and quality control
  • Reduced risk of handling errors
  • Customizable formats and cuts
  • Technical support and customized solutions

Quick and effective visual check

The color change of the indicator ink allows for instant verification that a product or package has undergone the intended sterilization process.

Compatible with major sterilization processes

Our indicators are designed to meet the requirements of various methods used in industrial and medical environments:

Sterilization by steam

Sterilization withethylene oxide (EO)

Sterilization by gamma radiation

Each indicator reacts specifically to the parameters of the process concerned

Enhanced traceability and security

Sterilization indicators provide clear visual proof of the treatment performed and contribute to securing sensitive products throughout their lifecycle.

Solutions tailored to your applications

Indicators can be integrated onto various substrates and packaging intended for the following sectors:

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medico-surgical
  • Laboratory
  • Medical Plastics
  • Food Industry
  • Automotive

Customization and Technical Support

We can combine double or triple coating to meet specific control protocols.

We also offer custom formats, various print colors, and dedicated technical support for each project.

Autoclave sterilization

The sterilization indicator ink changes from pink to black.

Gamma sterilization

Exposure to gamma rays changes the sterilization indicator color from orange to red.

ETO (ethylene oxide) sterilization

Ethylene oxide changes the sterilization indicator from green to blue.

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Additional Information

Technical Specifications

Type
PRIMARY USE
Different Substrate Types
Paper, Polyethylene, Polypropylene
Specific Inks
Ink that allows for sterilization identification, depending on the sterilization type.
Related Technologies

And it works even better when combined with our

Holograms, watermarks, and optically variable inks for tamper-proof protection.
YOUR challenges

The answer
to your concerns

Traceability

Secure your traceability with tailored solutions

Compliance

Genetiq certifies compliance with its secure labels.
The Process

How does it work?

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Client Needs Analysis

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Material and Technology Selection

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Development and Prototyping

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Technical and Industrial Validation

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Production and Quality Control

FAQs

Solutions and How They Work

Why do your solutions seem simple to use?

Because complexity was addressed upfront. Every technical choice aims to eliminate unnecessary actions, risks of error, and constraints for the end-user. Simplicity is never an accident.

Can multiple functions be integrated onto a single label?

Yes, and it's often a key optimization driver.
Combining multiple functions helps reduce materials, handling, and installation times, while also making the overall process more reliable.

In some cases, understanding the solution requires a visual or video demonstration to make the functional benefits tangible.

Do you test solutions before deployment?

Yes, always.

With 28 years of experience with complex labels, testing is not an option: it's an absolute rule. Too many parameters come into play in production — materials, adhesives, inks, processes, environment — to leave any room for error.

As a client told us: “We think of it as a simple label, but what do we do with millions of products if it doesn't work?”

A faulty label can block inventory, stop a line, and directly impact production.
Industry doesn't get a bonus : our responsibility is therefore to secure the solution before it reaches the field.

Do your products withstand harsh environments?

Yes, it's mandatory. Without it, there is simply no possible use.

Gen’étiq solutions are designed to meet constraints related to regulatory, safety, and chemical aspects,durability, temperature,and environmental conditions (dust, handling, actual operating conditions).But let's never forget the concept of compromise. Each solution undergoes a

benefit/loss analysis
, to find the most relevant balance between performance, technical constraints, and practical value. Never settle for mediocrity, unless the benefit provided is real, measured, and accepted by the client.

Do your products withstand harsh environments?

COLLABORATION WITH GEN'ETIQ

When should you contact us?

Ideally before identification becomes a problem.
The earlier a solution is integrated into the process, the more it becomes a driver of reliability, time savings, and operational control — rather than a reactive fix at the end of the line.

Do you work with major industrial groups?

Yes, regularly. Our clients often face high volumes, rapid production rates, or critical stakes where an identification error cannot be easily rectified. In these contexts, robustness and reliability take precedence over standardization.

Do your solutions comply with industry standards?

When regulatory frameworks apply, they are integrated from the design stage. Standards are never an afterthought: they are part of the technical scope that must be mastered to ensure a usable and compliant solution in the field.

Why choose Gen’étiq over a standard solution?

Because real-world constraints are never standard. Our solutions don't start by adapting an existing product; instead, they're built around securing a specific use case. This practical, field-driven approach avoids ineffective compromises.

GEN'ÉTIQ, The Profession

What exactly does Gen'etiq do?

Gen'etiq designs and manufactures custom industrial identification solutions, engineered for durable performance in demanding environments.

Each solution is developed based on specific parameters: substrate, adhesive, functional layers, readability, security, resistance, and application and operating conditions.

Our goal isn't just to print a label, but to ensure a reliable process.

Are you a label printer?

No. Printing is just a means to an end. Our value lies in designing identification systems that can integrate into complex industrial processes, sometimes constrained by production rates, the environment, or operator ergonomics.

What types of industries do you serve?

We operate in sectors where identification is critical: tire manufacturing, aerospace, medical, logistics, and heavy industry.
The sector matters less than the on-site complexity and the consequences of an identification failure.

Do you work from a catalog or custom?

Essentially custom-made.
Gen’étiq controls a large part of the manufacturing process: ink formulation, development of specific adhesives, and functional integration into the label layers.

This technical flexibility allows us to avoid unnecessary compromises and deliver solutions that are user-friendly yet precise in their design.

Our Strengths

Why work with Gen’étiq  ?

Each industrial environment imposes its own constraints.

Innovation and R&D

From extreme resistance to unforgeable thanks to our technological stacks.

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Innovation and R&D
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Future

A company that seeks is a company that progresses. Genetiq invests in research not to follow the market — but to anticipate it.

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Future
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Ecology

Designing labels that withstand the harshest conditions without unnecessarily increasing the environmental footprint: this is the challenge we have chosen to take on.

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Ecology
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Client Commitment

We don't just sell a catalog. We analyze your problem and propose a solution.

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Client Commitment
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Commitment to results

In sectors where labeling is a matter of safety or regulatory traceability, "more or less" is not an option.

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Commitment to results
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A Team that loves its clients

Technology is our business. But what sets us apart is the attention we give to each project.

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A Team that loves its clients
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