Automatic MRP printing machines print Maximum Retail Price (MRP), manufacturing dates (MFD), expiry dates, and batch codes on products and packaging — automatically, at production line speed. MRP printing is mandatory in India under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 for all packaged consumer goods sold in the retail market. Videojet offers CIJ, laser, and TTO automatic MRP printing solutions for FMCG, food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods manufacturers across India.

Automatic MRP Printing Machine by Videojet for packaged goods.

Why price printing on products is important?

Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, it is mandatory to print the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) inclusive of all taxes on every packaged consumer good sold in India. The price mentioned on the product includes all the taxes on the product.

What does MRP printing compliance mean for manufacturers?

Every packaged product must display MRP before it leaves your production facility. Automated MRP printing machines eliminate manual price labelling, reduce errors, and ensure every unit reaches the retail shelf correctly coded — protecting manufacturers from Legal Metrology penalties and retail rejection.

What does an automatic MRP printing machine print?

MRP (Maximum Retail Price) — inclusive of all taxes, as mandated by Legal Metrology Rules
Manufacturing Date (MFD) — production date for consumer goods, mandatory under Legal Metrology and FSSAI
Expiry / Best Before Date — mandatory for food, pharma, and cosmetic products under FSSAI and Drugs & Cosmetics Act
Batch number and lot code — for supply chain traceability and targeted product recalls
Net weight / net quantity — required on all pre-packaged goods under Legal Metrology Rules
Barcodes and QR codes — for retail scanning, inventory management, and GS1 compliance

Videojet’s MRP Printer

Inkjet MRP Printing Machine

Videojet CIJ printers are the most widely used automatic MRP printing machines in India — delivering non-contact MRP, MFD, and expiry date coding on glass, PET bottles, plastic containers, and FMCG packaging at high production line speeds. IP55-rated enclosures provide reliable operation in dusty, wet, and harsh manufacturing environments.

Laser Price Printing Machine

Videojet CO2 laser markers deliver permanent, smudge-proof MRP printing on glass, plastic, and aluminium packaging — with zero ink or ribbon consumable cost. Laser-etched MRP codes cannot be altered or tampered with, making them the preferred choice for premium FMCG and pharmaceutical MRP marking in India.

TTO Automatic MRP Printing Machine

Videojet TTO printers deliver high-resolution MRP and MFD printing on flexible packaging films, pouches, and labels — widely used by FMCG and food manufacturers in India for sachet, pouch, and laminate coding. Built-in error prevention and simple interface reduce operator errors and changeover downtime on high-speed flexible packaging lines.

Industries using automatic MRP printing machines in India

Industry	Common packaging	Recommended technology
FMCG & Consumer Goods	Bottles, cartons, flexible pouches, wrappers	CIJ / TTO
Food & Beverage	PET bottles, tetrapaks, sachets, flexible film	CIJ / Laser / TTO
Pharmaceuticals	Blister packs, cartons, vials, bottles	CIJ / Laser
Cosmetics & Personal Care	Tubes, bottles, jars, flexible packaging	CIJ / TTO
Dairy	Pouches, cups, bottles, cartons	CIJ / TTO
Chemicals & Agrochemicals	HDPE containers, cans, drums, bags	CIJ / Laser

FAQs

What is an automatic MRP printing machine?

An automatic MRP printing machine is an industrial coding system — CIJ, laser, or TTO — that prints MRP, MFD dates, expiry dates, and batch codes on products and packaging automatically at production line speed, without manual labelling.

Is MRP printing mandatory in India?

Yes. Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, it is mandatory to print MRP inclusive of all taxes on every packaged consumer good sold in India. Non-compliance can result in penalties, product seizure, and retail rejection.

Which machine is best for MRP printing on PET bottles?

Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers are the preferred choice for MRP printing on PET bottles — delivering non-contact coding at high production line speeds on curved bottle surfaces with fast-drying inks.

Can one machine print MRP, MFD, and expiry date together?

Yes. Videojet automatic MRP printing machines print MRP, MFD date, expiry date, batch number, and other variable data simultaneously in a single pass — eliminating multiple coding steps and reducing production time.