Labelling & Packaging — Overview

Your label is the primary communication to the consumer and the main object of regulatory scrutiny. Labelling errors are among the most common reasons for product recalls. This section covers what must appear on a label, how artwork is controlled, and how to manage label versions.

What this section covers

• Mandatory label elements — ingredients, batch number, expiry, manufacturer details
• Claims — what you can and cannot say on a cosmetics or supplement label
• Artwork approval process — design, review, sign-off workflow
• Label version control — managing changes without mixing old and new artwork
• Printing and inspection controls — checking labels before use
• Reconciliation of printed labels — accounting for every label issued
• Country-specific labelling requirements — language, additional statements (see country overlays)
• Packaging material specifications — requirements for primary and secondary packaging