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Packaging and Labelling Regulations in the US and Canada

The Packaging and Labelling Regulations in the US are similar to those in Canada. They mandate the use of bilingual labelling for most prepackaged products. The government has adopted this requirement to ensure that consumers can understand the information.  The requirements are very detailed and can be confusing. However, they are a great starting point to learn more about these regulations. The following are important things to remember when using bilingual labels. First of all, there are some product categories that do not need to follow the labelling act. The U.S. and Canada have separate set of laws regulating the labeling of certain products. The regulations are very similar, although some differences exist between the two countries. The US Consumer Product Safety Act requires that products must be labeled in the local language of the country where the product was manufactured. The Consumer Packaging and Labelling Regulations in the US provide guidelines for labelling product...
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