A device for manually applying a label on a predetermined object includes a first receptacle configured to receive and hold the label and a second receptacle configured to receive and hold the object in a predetermined position in relation to the first receptacle. The second receptacle is adjacent to the first receptacle and has a window opening onto the first receptacle in such a way that it is possible to apply the label wholly or partially on the object.

An apparatus that includes a support for one or more products. The one or more products have a wrapping thereabout, and a cutter is coupled to the support and moveable relative to the support for forming a window in the wrapping to allow access for placing one or more labels on the one or more products.

A device for taking samples from containers includes: a receiving body for at least one container; a container bar code reader positioned in the receiving body for containers; a support for a test tube with the ability to move; a bar code reader positioned in the support; and a fluid communication component between the container and the test tube. The support for test tubes includes at least a test tube loading position and a sample-taking position. The device also includes a controller configured to control position of the support for test tube. The controller can also include at least one sensor of the position of the support for test tube and a blocking component configured to block a position of said support for test tube.