In a physical shop the GARAN label is printed: on packaging, a shelf tag, a hang tag or a poster next to the product. The rules differ from the online version in three points: minimum size, colour mode and the ban on the nested strip.
Key point: Print the full label at 95 × 100 mm or larger, scaled proportionally, in CMYK colour or black and white, with a QR code of at least 2 × 2 cm that an ordinary phone can scan. Never print the nested strip.
Minimum size: 95 × 100 mm
The label must not be smaller than 95 mm wide and 100 mm high. At that size the fixed typography is:
- translations in the strip: 7 pt;
- brand name and model identifier: 9 pt;
- number of years: 80 pt.
Larger sizes are fine, as long as the whole label is scaled proportionally. Do not enlarge only the number or only the QR code, and do not crop the translation strip to save space. The strip is an integral part of the label.
The generator exports a vector PDF at exactly 95 × 100 mm. Scale it up in your layout software if needed; a vector file stays sharp at any size.
Colour or black and white
In physical shops the label may be printed in colour or in black and white. The Commission prefers the colour version everywhere. Use CMYK files for print and RGB files for screens; the colours in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2025/1960 are defined for both.
garankit.eu produces the colour version. For black and white, use the official Commission files listed in the sources; they contain the black-and-white label with the same fixed elements.
Scannable QR code
The QR code links to the Your Europe page on the commercial guarantee of durability. In print it must be:
- at least 2 × 2 cm;
- scannable with an ordinary phone from a normal viewing distance;
- printed with enough contrast, without gloss, texture or a fold running through it.
Never move, resize or edit the QR code. Test it after printing, on the actual material.
No nested strip in print
The nested strip is a digital-only element. It exists to save space on a screen and must expand to the full label on the first click, roll-over or touch. Paper cannot do that, so in physical environments only the complete label may be used. The PDF export is therefore available for the full label only.
Where to place it in the shop
The label must make clear which product benefits from the guarantee. Typical placements:
- on the product or its packaging, applied by the producer;
- on the shelf tag or price tag of that specific model;
- on a hang tag attached to the product;
- next to the product in a display, as long as no other product can be mistaken for the covered one.
A poster at the entrance saying “producer guarantees in this shop” does not meet the rule, because it does not identify the product. Contrast this with the legal guarantee notice, which is displayed once per shop; see where to display the legal guarantee notice.
Print checklist
- full label, not the nested strip;
- 95 × 100 mm or larger, scaled proportionally;
- CMYK for colour print, or the official black-and-white file;
- QR code at least 2 × 2 cm and tested with a phone;
- brand, model identifier and duration are the only changed fields;
- no added logos, text, borders or effects;
- test print on the real material to check for pixelation, colour shifts and missing elements.
For the full list of rules see GARAN label dos and don’ts.
FAQ
Can I print the label smaller than 95 × 100 mm on small packaging?
No. The minimum size applies in every physical environment. If the packaging is too small, place the label on a hang tag, the shelf tag or an insert.
Can I print the label on a coloured background?
The label has its own border and background as fixed elements. Keep them unchanged and leave clear space around the label so it remains legible.
Does a leaflet or flyer count as print?
Yes. Leaflets and flyers are printed media, so the full label at 95 × 100 mm or larger applies. The label may appear there if it refers to a product that is actually covered.