Ditone Labels, is making life for the visually impaired safer after developing these tactile warning labels in conjunction with advice from the Royal National Institute for the Blind.

The warning triangle alerts blind or partially sighted people to the potential dangers of the contents of some products and opens up opportunities at Boxes Ditone for other tactile and Braille developments.

The manufacture of the warning label coincides with the introduction of legislation which encourages manufacturers to take a more responsible view of the information provided for the visually impaired.

Sales Manager at Ditone Labels, John Haworth, said: "The majority of us take printed information for granted but the 1.7million people in Britain who are blind or have a significant sight difficulty have often been denied this fundamental right. By working with the RNIB we have made sure we are able to meet its guidelines on the readability of the raised part of the label. Secondly, our technology can incorporate raised warning signs, logos and Braille into existing labels which means that our customers can meet the requirements of the new legislation cost effectively."

Wally Pepper, RNIB Customer Service Advisor, said: "Although there are Braille warning signs incorporated in products, until now I have not come across any examples that meet our recommendations on readability. I was very pleased to work with Ditone Labels on developing a product that would meet our requirements and benefit the people we represent."