The sterilization indicator is a visual marker used to confirm that products and equipment have undergone a proper sterilization process—whether by steam, ethylene oxide (EO), or gamma radiation.
It is integrated into adhesive labels applied to containers or equipment requiring strict sterilization protocols.

This solution is essential for ensuring product compliance in highly regulated sectors such as medical, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

Applications and features

Sterilization indicators play a crucial role in industries that demand high hygiene and safety standards.
They ensure that medical devices, laboratory items, plastic packaging, and certain food products have been properly sterilized according to industry regulations.
Thanks to a visible color change, these indicators provide immediate verification and support quality control throughout the production and usage chain.

Typical applications of sterilization indicators

• Single-use surgical equipment: Offers visual confirmation of proper sterilization for medical instruments and devices.
• Laboratory items: Verifies compliance of scientific and pharmaceutical lab equipment.
• Plastic industry: Ensures sterility of plastic components intended for medical or food contact.
• Food industry: Secures the packaging and processing of sensitive food products against contamination.

Key features of sterilization indicators

Sterilization indicators use reactive inks that change color based on the sterilization process applied:

• Steam sterilization: Reacts to heat and humidity.
• Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization: Reacts to the sterilizing gas.
• Gamma radiation sterilization: Reacts to ionizing radiation.

Indicator labels offer fast, reliable verification of sterilization, reducing the risk of human error.

Benefits of sterilization indicators

Safety and traceability

Indicators provide immediate confirmation of proper sterilization, ensuring traceability and process validation.

Compliance with standards

Our labels comply with ISO 11140-1, ensuring optimal reliability and adherence to current regulations.

Simplicity and efficiency

The immediate color change of the indicator ink allows for quick visual checks—no additional equipment required.

Options

• Integration of multiple sterilization indicators on a single label to meet diverse control needs
• Customizable formats and die-cut shapes
• Availability of various color options