Abstract: A device for separating a self-adhesive removable label from its associated support paper includes a first member that has a label gripping surface and a second member that has a support paper gripping surface. The label gripping surface is slidable relative to the support paper gripping surface so that when the gripping surfaces are in engagement with the label and the support paper, the label may be moved relative to the support paper and the process of removing the label from the support paper may be initiated.