Labelling and packaging rules for specific sectors
The legal requirements for price-marking and labelling precious metals, footwear, food, drink tobacco and toys.
There are many special rules regulating packaging and labelling in specific industries.
Some of the industries where special packaging and labelling is required include:
- Gold, silver, platinum and palladium: If you sell goods that are not it can be an offence.
- Footwear: state that the main materials the footwear is made from must appear on the label. It's an offence to sell footwear without information about its composition.
- Food and drink: Labels must be clear and include . You must ensure that any .
- Tobacco products: If you manufacture cigarettes or other smoking products containing tobacco, you must print a picture and text .
- Toys: If you sell toys, you must ensure they meet the. Hood cords, bunk beds, prams and pushchairs are also subject to specific regulations.
All retailers must comply with the price marking order from the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.
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