The invention provides a method of an apparatus for inspecting a label applied to a container. The method includes the steps of:
- placing the container on a rotatable platform
- rotating the platform
- detecting an edge of the label as the container rotates on the rotating platform
- stopping rotation of the platform at a predetermined position relative to the position of the detected edge of the label
- advancing the container to a label inspection station
- viewing the label using a machine vision label inspection system
- comparing an image obtained by the machine vision inspection system with established criteria to determine if the label meets predetermined standards for the label
- selectively directing the container to a reject outlet if the label does not match the predetermined standards for the label.
