When Label Print Quality Fails

Person squinting to read a label with very small or faded text.

Illegible labels aren’t just frustrating, they’re dangerous in pharma.

A humorous but serious visual showing someone struggling to read tiny or low-contrast text, used to highlight the critical importance of label readability in the pharmaceutical industry. Poor printing, such as smudged ink, small fonts, or unclear colours can result in non-compliance, patient safety risks, and product recalls. This supports the article’s warning that all labels must be tested for clarity under real-world conditions, especially for vulnerable users.