Booklet and Extended Content Labels

Extended Content Booklet Labels (ECLs) are multi-panel, fold-out labels that deliver far more printed content than a standard pressure-sensitive label. They attach directly to the container and expand to reveal several pages of information, ideal when regulatory, safety, or multilingual content exceeds available space.

 

Benefits of Using Extended Content Labels

There are many benefits to using extended content labels. One key benefit is they reduce the number of packaging components, making them a cost-effective solution for pharmaceutical and life science packaging. ECLs are secure, user-friendly, resealable and can be dispensed using standard labeling equipment, eliminating the need for packaging line upgrades or modifications. Below are some additional benefits. 

  • Space Optimization: Extended Content Labels occupy the same area as traditional labels and can be conveniently unfolded to reveal additional content, maximizing available space while displaying in-depth information.
  • Multilingual Text: Extended Content Labels are great for accommodating global distribution of supplies by using multiple panels to display critical information in multiple languages.
  • Safety Information: When safety instructions, usage guidelines, or regulatory information need to be communicated, extended content booklet labels provide ample space for detailed content. 
  • Clinical Differentiation: Customizable, full-color print designs on extended content booklet covers ensures clarity and visual differentiation of similar products.
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Construction of an ECL & Booklet Label

Extended Content Booklet labels combine pressure-sensitive labels with loose folded Panels. These panels are the pages of the booklet label. The pressure-sensitive label is considered the base label, which is what adheres directly to the product. Below is a breakdown of the construction of a booklet label: 

  • Base Label: This is a pressure-sensitive label and is the foundation as it adheres directly to the product. The base label is what the additional panels are glued to, in-order to make a booklet construction.
  • Spine: Similar to a book, the spine of the booklet label is the glue that holds all the pages of the booklet together. The spine is typically found on one side of the booklet construction, allowing the opposite side to open freely and reveal the content within the panels. 
  • Panels: These are the pages of the booklet label. Depending on the construction, a booklet label panel may have various colors, languages and number of panels. Resealable options are common, allowing for repeated opening and closing of the booklet label. 
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Features of an ECL & Booklet Label

ECLs are built to perform in demanding healthcare environments. Formats can be resealable, peel-and-reveal, or multi-page booklets, depending on content needs.

Typical features include:

  • Pressure-sensitive base label + multi-panel booklet
  • Resealable openings for repeated access
  • Compatibility with curved or small-diameter containers
  • Durable films, medical-grade adhesives, and chemical-resistant materials
  • Finishing options for high-speed automated labeling

 

Applications of an ECL & Booklet Label

Extended content labels are ideal for:

  • Pharmaceutical bottles, vials, syringes
  • Medical devices and diagnostics kits
  • Nutraceuticals and supplements
  • Cosmetics and personal care products
  • Products sold across multi-language markets

 

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