Basic Price Set for Supermarkets: Pricing Labeler & Labels

A supermarket shelf rarely stands still. Yogurt cups are restocked, the coffee package receives a new fill quantity, and a different batch is on the refrigerated shelf today than yesterday. With every one of these changes, the law requires more than just the selling price: customers must be able to recognize at a glance what one kilogram, one liter, or one meter of the product actually costs. Anyone who overlooks this information risks warnings, while anyone who implements it inefficiently loses valuable time on the shop floor. This is exactly what the Meto Unit Price Labeling Set is designed for.

The Right Solution for Supermarkets

A supermarket rarely focuses on just one product category. Dry goods, fresh food counters, refrigerated shelves, and freezer cabinets each place their own demands on labeling. A label that adheres perfectly on a shelf at room temperature often comes loose within a few hours in a freezer. Conversely, fruit and vegetable products often require labels that can be removed without residue, for example when packaging units change or promotional prices expire.

In addition, there is constant time pressure on the sales floor: prices change several times a week, new products are added to the assortment, and promotional items need to be labeled at short notice. A hand labeler that is ready for immediate use and can be operated without training saves considerable time compared to individually printed labels from the checkout system.

What Is Included in the Set

Meto Classic M 1626 Pricing Gun

The two-line hand labeler prints up to 16 alphanumeric characters as well as four currency symbols and is supplied from the factory with an ink roller and a starter roll of labels already installed. It is therefore ready for immediate use without the need to purchase additional accessories.

Three Label Types for Everyday Supermarket Use

• Permanent adhesive labels, white – for dry goods and all products where long-term adhesion is required.
• Removable labels, white – ideal for fresh products, promotional items, or packaging where prices change more frequently and labels should be removed without leaving residue.
• Freezer-safe labels, white – specially developed for cold and moisture so that labeling remains securely attached even in freezer cabinets.

All labels are manufactured according to the BRC-GS standard and approved for indirect food contact, such as labeling on packaging.

In addition to the Classic M 1626, Meto also offers the Basic M 1622 for smaller labels in the 22 x 16 mm format and the Classic L 1932 for larger labels in the 32 x 19 mm format. Anyone who requires more characters per label or prefers a different label size will find a suitable alternative there. The labels themselves are also available not only in white but in various colors, making it easy to distinguish discounted products or different product categories at a glance.

Benefits

• One labeler for price and unit price labeling of dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods
• Ready for immediate use thanks to the pre-installed ink roller and label roll
• Three adhesive types for different requirements throughout the store
• Labels approved for indirect food contact, BRC-GS certified
• FSC-certified paper for sustainable procurement
• Robust construction made of ABS and metal for daily use on the sales floor
• 12-month product warranty on the labeler

Legally Compliant Unit Price Labeling in Supermarkets

According to Section 4 (1) of the German Price Indication Ordinance (PAngV), the unit price must be stated in addition to the total price in an unambiguous, clearly visible, and easily readable manner for all products offered by weight, volume, length, or area. In supermarkets, this applies to virtually the entire assortment, from dairy products and beverages to processed meats. According to Section 5 PAngV, the quantity unit to be used is generally 1 kilogram or 1 liter.

Exceptions to the unit price requirement include products with a nominal weight or volume below 10 grams or 10 milliliters, as well as certain small direct marketers. For traditional supermarket operations, these exceptions generally do not apply. In addition, Section 9 PAngV simplifies the handling of highly perishable goods: if the price is reduced due to imminent spoilage, the obligation for immediate relabeling may not apply under certain conditions, provided that this is clearly communicated to customers, for example through a notice on the shelf.

Violations of the unit price requirement are considered administrative offenses and may be subject to fines. Reliable and clearly readable unit price labeling is therefore not only a matter of customer convenience but also of legal protection for the business.

Custom Labels for Your Supermarket

For chains and multi-branch businesses with their own corporate design, Meto offers customized labels featuring logos, company colors, or special printing according to your specifications. This allows price labeling to be visually integrated into your brand identity. Feel free to contact us via our contact form for customized labeling solutions. We will advise you on formats, materials, and printing options.

Ready for Unit Price Labeling in Your Supermarket

With the Meto Unit Price Labeling Set, you can equip your store for dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods using a single labeler. You avoid the need to purchase multiple devices, comply with legal unit price labeling requirements, and remain flexible as assortments change. Order your set now and be fully prepared for everyday shelf labeling.