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On
Labelling
- Q: What are the minimum labeling requirements for consumer
products?
A: All
consumer products domestically sold whether manufactured
locally or imported shall indicate the following in
their respective labels of packaging;
- its
correct and registered trade name or brand name;
- its
duly registered trademark;
- its
duly registered business name;
- address
of the manufacturer, importer, re-packer of the consumer
product in the Philippines;
- its
general make or active ingredients;
- net
quantity of contents, in terms of weight, measure or numerical
count rounded off to at least the nearest tenths in the
metric system;
- country
of manufacture, if imported;
- if
a consumer product is manufactured, refilled or repacked
under license from the principal, the label shall so state
the fact.
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2. Q:
What is the manner of placing labels?
A:
Any word, statement or information required by or under authority
of these rules shall appear on the label or labeling with
such conspicuousness and render them likely to be
read and understood by ordinary individuals.
Labels
should not be easily removed, detached or erased under
ordinary handling of the product. 
3.
Q: What are the labeling requirements in
the principal display
panel?
A:
Trade name or brand name, general make or active ingredients,
weight, net quantity or size.
4.
Q: What are the labeling requirements in the
principal or secondary display
panels?
A: The labeling requirements are:
- registered
trademark and registered business name;
- address
of the manufacturer, importer, re-packer, re-filler or
consignee;
- the
fact that the product is manufactured, refilled or repacked
under license from a principal and the name and address
of the latter;
- country
of manufacture (in case of imported products);
- if
technical or expert knowledge is needed to operate or
assemble the product;
- warning
of flammability, toxicity or poisonous character, corrosiveness,
when required;
- information
as to allergic reaction, when required;
- in
case of mechanical and electrically powered toys, the
age of the child for which the toys are intended;
- warning
required in case of a product prone to cause an accident
if not handled or used in the proper way;
- warning
required where damage is likely to result in non-compliance
to the limited use of a product;
- Philippine
Product Standard Mark;
- other
certification of compliance to standards set by other
agencies of the government concerning safety, quality,
fill weight or measurement.
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5.
Q: What are the labeling requirements in
the principal or secondary
display
panels or in the literature?
A: The labeling requirements are:
- Warning
and all the required information on flammability, toxicity,
corrosiveness, strong sensitizer or allergy;
- directions
for use or assembly where the same is required;
- all
the required information on express warranties;
- certification
of compliance to standards set by a private organization
or institution, whether in the Philippines or abroad or
by an agency of a foreign government.
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6. Q:
When is the literature for a consumer product required?
A: Where the literature for a product is placed inside
its packaging, the seller shall provide
the buyer with a copy thereof for his perusal
or examination at the time of purchase.
7.
Q: What are the additional labeling requirements
for certain products?
A: The following are the additional labeling requirements:
- If
the product is flammable
- If
the product is toxic or poisonous, the label shall contain
the word: "Warning: Poisonous" or "Warning: Toxic" or
the accepted or required graphic representation of the
same.
- If
the product is corrosive
- If
the product is a strong sensitizer or may cause allergy;
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If it has complicated mechanical, electrical, or electronic
appliances, equipment or products to be assembled and
those needing further assembly shall contain the following
information
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If an electrical or electronic appliance or accessory
may be used with a specific wattage, voltage or amperes,
such wattage, voltage or amperage shall be embossed, painted,
pasted or otherwise printed on the product without danger
of getting easily erased or removed by ordinary usage
- If
the toy is mechanical and electrically powered, its label
shall contain information as to the age of the child for
which the toy is intended.
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If a product is prone to cause an accident if not handled
or used in the proper way, the label shall contain the
following warning: "Caution/Warning: Dangerous if not
handled properly" or words to such effect. · If damage
is likely to result from non-compliance to the limited
use of a product, a statement such as "Warning: For limited
use only" or words to such effect shall appear in the
label.
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8. Q:
What goods are exempted from the labeling law?
A: Goods exempted are:
- Newspapers,
magazines, periodicals, and other reading matters are
exempted because the contents or sample thereof may be
inspected by the buyer upon purchase.
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Consumer products which are further retailed in very small
quantities by small stores or in public markets which
by tradition are wrapped in ordinary paper plastic or
used containers.
- If
the buyer himself provides the container for his purchase
of a consumer product retailed in small quantities.
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9. Q:
What are the prohibited acts on labeling?
A: Prohibited acts include:
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The words "No Return, No Exchange", or any other words
to such effect shall not appear on any label or literature
of a consumer product or on any receipt for the purchase
of such product.
- It
shall be unlawful for any person, either as principal
or agent engaged in the labeling or packaging of any consumer
products to display or sell consumer products whose label
does not conform to the rules and regulations of RA 7394.
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10. Q:
What is the penalty for the violation of this provision?
A: Criminal Penalties include a
fine of not less than P500.00,
but not more than P20,000.00 or imprisonment
of not
less than three (3) months but not
more than two (2) years or
both, at the discretion of the court: Provided,
that, if the
consumer product is one which is not a
food, cosmetic,
drug, device or hazardous substance, the
penalty shall be a
fine of not less than P200.00, but not more than
P500.00.
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