Prepacked products
Prepackages (or packages prepared in advance) and their contents must indicate in the labelling the weight or volume they contain using a harmonised format, taking account of specific metrological conditions (Council Directive 76/211/EEC).
Link to resource: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/product_labelling_and_packaging/l32029_en.htm
Link retrieved/verified on: 03/03/2016
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Main area addressed by this resource: Alternative pack formats, Compliance, Consumers, Data, Legislation, Producer responsibility, Regulations & standards, Technical background
Information type: Website information pages, Detailed information, Guidance, Information sheet, Regulation
Geographical scope: EU
Level of detail: Detailed
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Packaging types: Labels
Product/sector focus: Food & drink
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Compliance: EU requirements, Labelling, Policies, Regulations, Standards
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