e_label

e_label is a comprehensive and legally secure platform designed to help wineries navigate the complexities of the new EU wine labeling regulations. In response to EU Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, which mandates that all wines sold in the EU from December 8, 2023, must provide a nutrition declaration and a list of ingredients, e_label offers a streamlined solution. Developed in close collaboration with wine law experts, the platform allows producers to generate compliant electronic labels (e-labels) via QR codes quickly and efficiently. This no-code tool is built for ease of use, enabling anyone in a winery, regardless of their technical background, to create a legally sound e-label in just a few minutes. The platform ensures that wineries can maintain their brand aesthetics on the physical label while providing all necessary information digitally.

How to use e_label

The process of creating an e-label is designed to be straightforward and can be completed in three simple steps:

1. Upload Analysis Data: Begin by entering the known laboratory analysis data for your wine, such as alcohol content, total acidity, and residual sugar. The platform's intelligent system uses this information to automatically calculate and generate the complete nutritional value table as required by law.
2. Specify Ingredients: Select the ingredients and additives used in your wine from a comprehensive, predefined list. This list is curated to include all declarable substances according to EU regulations, simplifying the compliance process and eliminating guesswork.
3. Download QR Code: Once the data is entered, the system generates a unique, dynamic QR code for your wine. You can download this QR code immediately and send it to your designer or print shop to be included on your physical wine label. The information linked to the QR code can be updated later if needed, without changing the code itself.

Core Features of e_label

• Legal Compliance Engine: Developed and continuously updated with wine law experts to ensure full compliance with EU Regulation 2021/2117 and country-specific rules, such as Italian recycling labels.
• Automatic Nutrition Calculation: Intelligently calculates the full nutritional declaration (energy, carbohydrates, sugar, etc.) from basic lab data, saving time and preventing errors.
• Dynamic QR Codes: Generate QR codes that can be updated at any time. This is crucial for wineries that print labels before final lab results are available.
• Automatic Multi-Language Translation: Supports all official EU languages. The e-label content is automatically translated and displayed to the consumer based on their geolocation, ensuring accessibility across markets.
• Collective QR Codes: A unique feature that allows the creation of a single QR code for an entire price list or catalog, linking to the e-labels of all wines listed, thus saving space and maintaining a clean design.
• Data Integration (API): Offers interfaces to connect with your existing ERP systems or online shops, allowing for seamless import of wine data and images, eliminating duplicate data entry.
• Long-Term Hosting & Insurance: Guarantees that every e-label created will remain online and accessible for at least 10 years, even if you cancel your subscription. This service is also insured for added security.

Use Cases for e_label

e_label is ideal for a variety of stakeholders in the wine industry. A small family-owned winery can use the free plan to easily comply with the new law for their limited vintages. A large-scale wine producer can integrate e_label with their ERP system to automate the creation of hundreds of e-labels for their entire portfolio. Marketing agencies and print shops can partner with e_label to offer a value-added compliance service to their winery clients. Furthermore, the collective QR code feature is a perfect solution for distributors creating extensive catalogs or for wineries presenting their full range at trade shows.

Advantages of e_label

The primary advantage of e_label is its combination of legal security and simplicity. By working with legal experts, it removes the burden of regulatory interpretation from the winemaker. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, saving significant time and resources. Its transparent, all-inclusive pricing model avoids hidden costs for features like recycling information or for maintaining old labels. The 10-year online guarantee provides long-term peace of mind, a critical factor for a product with a long shelf life like wine. Finally, its unique features like collective QR codes and API integration provide unmatched efficiency and flexibility.

Pricing and Plans

e_label operates on a freemium model, making it accessible to wineries of all sizes. There is a Free Plan that includes 3 free e-labels and a one-year trial period, allowing users to test the full functionality of the platform without risk. For wineries needing more labels, paid plans are available. The pricing is transparent, and you only pay for new e-labels created within a year; previously created labels do not incur ongoing costs. Custom quotes are available for larger operations or specific needs. Additionally, a 'Complete e-label service' is offered, where the e_label team handles the entire process for you, from data entry to QR code generation.