--- title: "Retail compliance for packaging and labels" description: "AI-assisted label checks across retailer guidelines, regulations, and brand rules, so artwork passes retailer reviews the first time." url: "https://www.inspack.com/retail-compliance" --- # Pass retailer reviews the first time with compliant artwork AI-assisted label checks across retailer guidelines, regulations, and brand rules. [Try for free](https://app.inspack.com/) Trusted by: Snapchat, Hightide, NextEra Energy, Catchmaster, Umami, Pernod Ricard, Jägermeister ## What we check Every block on the artwork is mapped to the rules that apply to it. ### Claims & product content Product claims, restricted wording, required disclaimers, and consistency between packaging, product titles, descriptions, and spec sheets. ### Required labels & elements Nutrition or Supplement Facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen declarations, net quantity, country of origin, and required warnings. ### Barcode & layout requirements Barcode scanability, UPC/EAN accuracy, label size and placement, font sizes, and readability of required elements. ### Retailer requirements & risks Retailer-specific checks (Walmart, Costco, Whole Foods) including submission requirements, formatting standards, and common rejection triggers. > We stopped losing weeks to retailer rejections. What used to take 5 back-and-forth rounds now clears first time. > > — **The Cycle, beverage brand**, CEO ## How we change your packaging review process Eliminate human error, accelerate approvals. ### Select or create rules Choose from our library of 1000+ rulesets, or upload your own master labels or brand guidelines. ### Check designs and documentation Upload a file or review in-design. Inspack flags issues, explains them, and suggests fixes. ### Fix, approve, and keep an audit trail Resolve issues, approve when all checks pass, with every step tracked. Every finding cites the regulation and suggests a fix, so your team can act right away. [See it on your artwork](https://app.inspack.com/) ## Run one review for every requirement AI-assisted checks across retailer requirements, regulations, and brand guidelines to catch issues early. ### Retailer requirements — always up to date Stay aligned with changing retailer requirements, labeling standards, and product content rules — automatically applied to every review. ### Built-in audit trail for packaging compliance Every check, change, and approval is captured — showing what was reviewed, who approved it, and why. ### Retailer & product-specific requirements Check labels and product content against category-specific rules (supplements, cosmetics, food, electronics) and retailer requirements across markets. ## Get a 7 day free trial Try Inspack right now and see how it transforms your review process. [Try for free](https://app.inspack.com/) ## See how it works A 4-minute walkthrough of a real packaging review, from upload to approval. Watch product walkthrough: [Inspack product walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Ca77ROY70) · 4 min ## Got questions? We’ve got answers Have questions about our services? Explore our detailed FAQ section for in-depth answers and insights. ### What packaging formats does Inspack support? Inspack reviews PDFs, design files, text content, labels, cartons, inserts, barcodes, symbols, and multi-language packaging variants. ### Can we upload our own rules, such as brand guidelines? Yes. Teams can upload brand guidelines and internal rules to create custom checkers used during packaging reviews. ### Can Inspack track regulatory updates? Yes. Rules built from 100+ regulatory sources, such as FDA and EPA, update automatically when requirements change, and our regulatory experts review them. ### Does Inspack check artworks against master labels? Yes, they are automatically turned into rules. Just upload the master label and defined artworks will be checked against it. ### Can we export or integrate review results with our existing tools? Yes. Review results, explanations, and approval status can be exported or integrated into existing systems, supporting handoffs to agencies, manufacturers, or internal tools. ### How do teams know packaging is ready to launch? Inspack flags violations until all required checks pass, clearly indicating when packaging is safe to produce. ### Would Inspack work with our existing workflow? Yes. Inspack works via web app, design extensions, APIs, and batch reviews without changing existing workflows. ### Can multiple teams use Inspack? Yes. Design, QA, legal, marketing, product development and operations teams can review the same packaging, with clear ownership, controlled access to view or approve changes, and a full audit trail of decisions. ## Latest on Inspack Exploring AI, compliance, and packaging validation practices ### [What you need to know about barcode labels for compliance](https://www.inspack.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-barcode-labels-for-compliance) Article · Apr 11, 2026 Learn the importance of barcode labels for regulatory compliance. Discover best practices, industry-specific requirements, and how Inspack ensures label accuracy. ### [6 packaging layout requirements for regulatory compliance](https://www.inspack.com/post/6-packaging-layout-requirements-for-regulatory-compliance) Article · Apr 10, 2026 Ensure your product packaging complies with regulations. Learn the top 6 layout requirements for food, pharma, cosmetics, and more. Avoid costly mistakes today! ### [Packaging quality control checklist: 8 must-have elements](https://www.inspack.com/post/packaging-quality-control-checklist-8-must-have-elements) Article · Apr 2, 2026 Follow this 8-element checklist to ensure your packaging meets regulatory standards. Avoid costly mistakes, protect your brand, and maintain market integrity. [Read more](https://www.inspack.com/resources)