What’s the difference between “Use By” and “Best Before” dates?
The difference between use by and best before dates, written by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (or EHO) and food safety expert.
Tips & Insights for Smarter Kitchen Operations
Welcome to the Labl.it Blog — your source for quick, practical advice on kitchen labelling, food safety, and hospitality efficiency.
From Natasha’s Law updates to time-saving tips, we share strategies to help you stay compliant, cut waste, and run smoother operations.
Triple shortlisted at the South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards 2026
Labl.it is a triple finalist at the South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards 2026, shortlisted for innovative tech, tech company and tech SME of the...
Isabelle Kimberley
Sep 7, 2026
EHO stories of bad labelling
Bad labelling causes food waste, allergen risk and lower hygiene ratings. See the labelling failures EHOs find most often in commercial kitchens.
Isabelle Kimberley
Sep 1, 2026
Two fewer things to worry about: Labl.it partners with NCASS
Labl.it has partnered with NCASS, the UK's only membership organisation for independent food and drink businesses. Plus an exclusive member discount.
Isabelle Kimberley
Aug 26, 2026
Top 10 Secret EHO Tips for a ‘5-Star’ Food Hygiene Rating
How do you get a 5-star food hygiene rating? An EHO shares 10 practical tips on temperatures, cleaning, records, training and inspection-day...
Isabelle Kimberley
Aug 21, 2026
We've moved! Well, sort of...
Labl.it has moved to a larger HQ at Southampton Science Park after growing our team by 50% and customer base by 55% in a year. Here's what's driving...
Isabelle Kimberley
Aug 17, 2026
Natasha’s Law and Benedict’s Law explained
Our guide to Natasha's Law and Benedict's Law: PPDS allergen labelling duties for food businesses, plus statutory school allergy rules from September...
Isabelle Kimberley
Aug 11, 2026
Labl.it shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
Food label printer Labl.it has been shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Isabelle Kimberley
Aug 6, 2026
Allergen risks, and how Labl.it can help mitigate them
Learn about five common allergen risks in food businesses and how Labl.it helps improve allergen labelling, reduce errors, and support food safety.
Isabelle Kimberley
Jul 31, 2026
What a good labelling system really changes in your kitchen: Labl.it vs no Labl.it
A kitchen with vs. without Labl.it - less waste, fewer risks, and better EHO inspections.
Isabelle Kimberley
Jul 16, 2026
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