According to the relevant regulations of overseas regulatory authorities, the labeling of goods should meet the compliance requirements of the target sales location. In this regard, this article aims to provide compliance advice for merchants to better promote compliance of product labeling and marking in order to protect consumers' legitimate rights and interests.
Note: The labeling examples in this article will be continuously updated, so stay tuned for the latest examples.
1、Production Batch No.
Manufacturers should ensure that their marketed equipment has identifying elements, such as model, lot or serial numbers. Such identification can help to track and manage the manufacturing and sales process of the equipment, as well as carry out quality control, recalls or after-sales service where required. Therefore, manufacturers need to ensure that these identifying elements are present when placing equipment on the market to improve equipment traceability and management efficiency.
For example, in the form of "Batch number: XXXXXXX".
2、Manufacturer name and address
The manufacturer should clearly mark the equipment with its name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and provide a postal address where it can be contacted. The following is an example (for reference only):
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- The manufacturer's address needs to be a real, valid, detailed address where the manufacturer can be contacted. For example: house number (if any), street number, township/street, county/district, city/district, province/city;
- Translations of the administrative divisions involved in the manufacturer's address may not be replaced by Chinese pinyin, e.g., lu, jiedao, qu, shi, sheng, etc. are irregular.
In addition, on December 13, 2024, the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) will come into force. Under the regulation, manufacturers will be required to provide open communication channels, such as a telephone number, an electronic address or a dedicated part of their website, to enable consumers to contact the manufacturer.
3. CE marking/UKCA marking
(1) The CE mark is the European Union's mark of conformity, indicating that a product complies with the requirements of the European Union and can circulate freely in the relevant market.The CE mark usually contains two letters "C" and "E", and is displayed on the product together with other markings.
An example of the CE mark is shown below (for reference only):
(2) The UKCA Mark is a mark of conformity for the UK market, introduced by the UK government to replace the CE Mark. It indicates that a product complies with UK regulations and can be marketed and sold in the UK. the UKCA Mark usually contains the letters "UKCA" and is displayed on the product together with other markings.
An example of the UKCA logo is shown below (for reference only):
4. Euro/English information
European representative information: The European representative is a natural person or legal entity within the EU designated by a manufacturer located outside the EU to ensure product traceability in the EU market, maintain technical documentation, assist in incident reporting and recalls, and to act as the manufacturer's "responsible person" for compliance in the EU, whose information is required to be marked on imported products and related documents bearing the CE marking. The information should be marked on the imported products with CE marking and related documents as required.
Examples are shown below (for reference only):
[Note] The address of the European Union Agent must be a valid, detailed and genuine address in the European Union that can be used to contact the European Union Agent.
In addition, the EU's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which will come into effect on December 13, 2024, will require the following for Euromed information: brand name/registered trademark name/trademark, contact address, and email or website address.
UK RP information: UK RP is a natural person or legal entity within the UK appointed by a manufacturer located outside the UK, responsible for marking information on products and documents to ensure traceability, maintaining technical documentation for inspection, assisting manufacturers to fulfill safety obligations such as accident reporting, and acting as the manufacturer's "Responsible Person" in the UK to receive instructions. The information must be marked with the "UK RP" and address markings, etc. It is mandatory for all products imported into the UK to be marked with the UK RP information. Examples are shown below (for reference only):
[Note] The address of the agent in the UK must be a genuine, valid and detailed address in the UK that can be used to contact the agent in the UK.
5. European Union warning language for children's toys
According to the European Union, children's toys should carry a warning message to ensure the safety of children.
Note: The warning language should be written in a language that is easily understood by the consumer as determined by the destination country or region of sale.
Functional toys, examples of warning language text in different language versions are as follows.
English:WARNING: To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
Spanish: Advertencia: Utilícese bajo la vigilancia directa de un adulto.
French: Avertissement: À utiliser sous la surveillance d'un adulte.
German: Warnhinweis: Benutzung unter unmittelbarer Aufsicht von Erwachsenen.
Italian: Attenzione: Da usare sotto la diretta sorveglianza di un adulto.
Dutch:Waarschuwing: Alleen gebruiken onder direct toezicht van volwassenen.
Portuguese: Aviso: Para ser usado com a supervisão direta de um adulto.
Japanese: WARNING: The use of this product is under the direct supervision of an adult.
Korean: 경고:직 접적인 성인 감독 하에서만 사용하십시오.
Arabic: تحذير: يُستخدم فقط تحت إشراف الكبار المباشر
Examples of warning language in different languages for perfumed toys are as follows:
English: WARNING: Contains fragrances that may cause allergies.
Spanish: Advertencia: Contiene fragancias que pueden producir alergias.
French: Avertissement: Contient des substances parfumantes susceptibles de causer des allergies.
German: Warnhinweis: Enthält Duftstoffe, die Allergien auslösen können.
Italian: Attenzione: Contiene fragranze potenzialmente allergizzanti.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Bevat geurstoffen die allergieën kunnen veroorzaken.
Português: Aviso: Contém fragrâncias que podem causar reações alérgicas.
Japanese Warning: The possibility of アレルギーを引き起こすのある香料が含まれています。
Korean: 경고: 알레르기를 일으킬 수 있는 향이 포함되어 있습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: يحتوي على عطر قد يسبب الحساسية
Examples of warning words in different languages for toys that are suspended from a crib, playpen, or stroller by a rope, elastic band, or strap are listed below:
English: WARNING: To prevent possible injury by entanglement, remove this toy when the child starts trying to get up on its hands and knees in a crawling position. .
Español: Advertencia: Para evitar posibles daños por enredos, este juguete debe retirarse cuando el niño empiece a intentar levantarse sobre manos y rodillas.
French: Avertissement: Afin d'éviter tout risque d'étranglement, ôter le jouet dès que l'enfant tente de se mettre à quatre pattes ou de ramper.
German: Warnhinweis: Um mögliche Verletzungen durch Verheddern zu verhindern, ist dieses Spielzeug zu entfernen, wenn das Kind beginnt, auf allen Händen und Knie zu krabbeln.
Italiano: Attenzione: Per evitare eventuali lesioni da impigliamento, rimuovere questo giocattolo quando il bambino comincia a tentare di alzarsi sulle mani e sulle ginocchia in posizione di gattonamento.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Om mogelijk letsel door verstrikking te voorkomen, dient u dit speelgoed te verwijderen wanneer het kind op handen en knieën zit in kruippositie.
Português: Aviso: Para evitar possíveis lesões por emaranhamento, este brinquedo deve ser retirado assim que a criança começar a tentar erguer-se em posição de engatinhar.
JAPANESE: Warning: If you are trying to prevent me from contacting you, please do not take this Omocha out of your hands.
Korean: 경고: 얽힘으로 인한 부상을 방지하려면 어린이가 기어가는 자세에서 손과 무릎을 꿇고 있을 때 이 장낓C감을 제거하십시오.
Arabic: تحذير: لمنع الإصابة المحتملة من التشابك، قم بإزالة هذه اللعبة عندما يكون الطفل على يديه وركبتيه في وضع الزحف.
Examples of warning language in different languages for toys that mimic face shields and helmets are shown below:
English: WARNING: This toy does not provide protection.
Spanish: Advertencia: Este juguete no ofrece protección.
French: Avertissement: Ce jouet n'assure pas une protection.
German: Warnhinweis: Dieses Spielzeug bietet keinen Schutz.
Italian: Attenzione: Questo giocattolo non fornisce protezione.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Dit speelgoed biedt geen bescherming.
Portuguese: Aviso: Este brinquedo não fornece proteção.
Japanese Warning: This omocha is provided with protection.
Korean: 경고: 이 장난감은 보호 기능을 제공하지 않습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: هذه اللعبة لا توفر الحماية
Examples of warning language for toys in food, in different language versions, are shown below:
English: WARNING: Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended.
Spanish: Advertencia: Contiene un juguete. Se recomienda la vigilancia de un adulto.
French: Avertissement: Contient un jouet. La surveillance d'un adulte est recommandée.
German: Warnhinweis: Spielzeug im Inneren. Beaufsichtigung durch Erwachsene empfohlen.
Italian: Attenzione: Contiene giocattolo. Si raccomanda la sorveglianza di un adulto.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Voedsel bevat speelgoed. Aanbevolen voor gebruik onder toezicht van volwassenen.
Portuguese: Aviso: Brinquedo dentro. Recomenda-se a supervisão de adultos.
Japanese Warning: Food items may contain omocha. Use under the supervision of an adult to help improve your health.
Korean: 경고: 음식에는 장난감이 포함되어 있습니다. 성인의 감독 하에 사용하는 것이 좋습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: يحتوي الطعام على ألعاب. يوصى باستخدامه تحت إشراف البالغين
Examples of warnings in different languages for toys suitable for use in water are shown below:
English: WARNING: Only to be used in water in which the child is within its depth and under adult supervision.
Spanish: Advertencia: Utilizar sólo donde el niño pueda permanecer de pie en el agua y bajo vigilancia de un adulto.
French: Avertissement: À n'utiliser qu'en eau où l'enfant a pied et sous la surveillance d'un adulte.
German: Warnhinweis: Nur in Wassertiefen verwenden, in denen das Kind stehen kann, und unter Aufsicht eines Erwachsenen.
Italiano: Attenzione: Da utilizzare unicamente in acqua dove il bambino tocca il fondo con i piedi e sotto la sorveglianza di un adulto.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Alleen voor gebruik door kinderen in water onder toezicht van volwassenen.
Português: Aviso: Use apenas em lugares onde a água não cobre a criança e com a supervisão de um adulto.
WARNING: If you are using this product under water, you may use it under the supervision of an adult.
Korean: 경고: 어린이는 성인의 감독 하에서만 물 속에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: للاستخدام من قبل الأطفال في الماء فقط تحت إشراف الكبار
Examples of children's toy skates, roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters, and bicycles in different languages include the following:
English: WARNING: Protective equipment should be worn. Not to be used in traffic.
Spanish: Advertencia: Se recomienda utilizar equipo de protección. No utilizar en lugares con tráfico.
French: Avertissement: À utiliser avec équipement de protection. Ne pas utiliser sur la voie publique.
German: Warnhinweis: Soll mit Schutzausrüstung verwendet werden. Nicht im Straßenverkehr zu verwenden.
Italian: Attenzione: Si raccomanda di indossare un dispositivo di protezione. Non usare nel traffico.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Er moet beschermende uitrusting worden gedragen. Niet voor gebruik bij transport.
Portuguese: Aviso: Equipamentos de proteção devem ser usados. Não deve ser usado no trânsito.
Japanese Warning: Protective gear is used. Use during transportation.
Korean: 경고: 보호 장비를 착용해야 합니다. 운송 중에는 사용할 수 없습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: يجب ارتداء معدات الحماية. ليس للاستخدام في العبور
Examples of activity toys with different language versions of the warning messages are shown below:
English: WARNING: Only for domestic use.
Spanish: Advertencia: Sólo para uso doméstico.
French: Avertissement: Uniquement pour usage domestique.
German: Warnhinweis: Nur für den Hausgebrauch.
Italian: Attenzione: Solo per uso domestico.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: alleen voor thuisgebruik.
Portuguese: Aviso: Somente para uso doméstico.
Warning: For home use.
Korean: 경고: 가정용으로만 사용하십시오.
Arabic: تحذير: للاستخدام المنزلي فقط
Toys not suitable for children under the age of 36 months. Examples of warnings in different languages are shown below:
English: WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months.
Spanish: Advertencia: No apto para niños menores de 36 meses.
French: Avertissement: Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 36 mois.
German: Warnhinweis: Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 36 Monaten.
Italian: Attenzione: Non adatto a bambini di età inferiore a 36 mesi.
Dutch: Waarschuwing: Niet geschikt voor kinderen jonger dan 36 maanden.
Portuguese: Aviso: Inadequado para crianças menores de 36 meses.
Warning in Japanese: 36 katsuki no maturity of the child is appropriate.
Korean:경고: 36개월 미만의 어린이에게는 적합하지 않습니다.
Arabic: تحذير: غير مناسب للأطفال أقل من 36 شهرًا
Examples of chemical toys, with different language versions of the cautionary tale, are shown below:
English: WARNING: Not suitable for children under (For use under adult supervision. Spanish: Advertencia: No apto para niños menores de (Utilícese bajo la vigilancia de un adulto.
French: Avertissement : Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de () ans. À utiliser sous la surveillance d'un adulte. German: Warnhinweis: Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter () Jahren. Zur Verwendung unter Aufsicht von Erwachsenen.
Italian: Attenzione: Non adatto a bambini di età inferiore a () anni. Da usare sotto la sorveglianza di un adulto. Dutch: Waarschuwing: Niet geschikt voor kinderen jonger dan () jaar. Moet worden gebruikt onder toezicht van een volwassene.
Portuguese: Aviso: Inadequado para crianças menores de () anos. Usar com a supervisão de um adulto. Japanese Warning: (This product is suitable for use by children under the age of 15. Use under the supervision of an adult.
Korean: 경고: ()세 미만의 어린이에게는 적합하지 않습니다. 보호자의 감독하에 사용하세요. Arabic: تحذير: غير مناسب للأطفال الأقل من () من السنوات. يجب استخدامه تحت إشراف الكبار
Note: Minimum applicable age should be filled in (*).
6、Applicable Age
According to the requirements of the relevant toy regulations, all toy commodities should carry an age information label on the product body or retail packaging to indicate the minimum age at which they are expected to be suitable.
The reference is as follows:
Ages: 3-12 years old
Ages: 0-3 months
Ages: 3+ years
Ages: 3+
...
Notes:
- Applicable age information on the physical package must be consistent with the age classification listed on the test report;
- The information mentioned on the product details page must be identical to the actual safety label, instructions for use and age-applicability of the toy, and must not contain any contradictory or misleading content.
7. Triman labels
The Triman label is a mandatory environmental label developed in France to regulate and promote the separation and recycling of packaging waste. It consists of a human figure with a triangular arrow and is to be printed on all recyclable products and packaging destined for the French market.
An example of the Triman labeling-packaging method is shown below (for reference only):
Examples of Triman labels - WEEE equipment are listed below (for reference only):
Examples of Triman Label - Textile products are as follows (for reference only):
Examples of Triman Labeling - Toys are listed below (for reference only):
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