Labeling
One hallmark of the modern global marketplace is the abundance of multilanguage labeling that
appears on many products. In today's self-service retail environments, product labels may be
designed to attract attention, to support a product's positioning, and to help persuade consumers
to buy. Labels can also provide consumers with various types of information. Obviously,
care must be taken that all ingredient information and use and care instructions are properly
translated. The content of product labels may also be dictated by country or region-specific
regulations. Regulations regarding mandatory label content vary in different parts of the world;
for example, the EU now requires mandatory labeling for some foods containing genetically
modified ingredients.
Regulators in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Russia, and several other countries have also
proposed similar legislation. In the United States, the Nutrition Education and Labeling Act that