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If the graphics that are provided by the customer do not comply with the labeling regulations, can packaging manufacturers also be subject to penalties?
According to the regulations, “Producers” must indicate the alphanumeric code provided for in Decision 97/129/EC on all packaging (primary, secondary and tertiary).
In light of the aforementioned standard, it is ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Are HDPE and LDPE different plastics, do they need to be labeled differently?
HDPE (High Intensity Polyethylene) and LDPE (Low Intensity Polyethylene) both belong to the polyethylene family, but have different codings. HDPE is indicated with the coding “HDPE 2” while LDPE is ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
In the case of multilingual packaging where there is not enough space on the packaging to indicate all languages, what can be done?
It should be noted that the labeling obligation as introduced by decree no. 116 concerns packaging released for consumption in Italy, therefore it must certainly be provided in Italian. It ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
In the case of screens for fruit and vegetables, where it is not possible to enter information due to lack of space, can they be included on the label?
The environmental labeling can be affixed / printed / imprinted directly on the packaging, or on a support, such as a label, if it is provided in the packaging system. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
In the case of a packaging system that includes a cardboard box that contains an additional packaging in contact with the product, can the environmental labeling be affixed only to the box?
Pursuant to the legislative decree of 3 September 2020, all packaging (primary, secondary and tertiary) released for consumption in Italy is subject to the obligation of labeling.
If the packaging ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is a mechanical cap considered to be manually separable?
A mechanical cap is considered to be manually separable if it is designed to be separated by the user, without risk to his health and safety, from the main body ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
If the product is sold with the cap, but a separate dispenser is also supplied for dispensing, do you need to label both the cap and the dispenser?
The dispenser is a packaging, therefore it is subject to the obligation of labeling. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Is it mandatory to put the information on the label, or can it be shown on other components of the packaging?
The environmental labels (at least the alphanumeric coding as per Decision 129/97/EC) of the different manually separable components that make up the sales unit should be affixed to each component. ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
Should packaging marketed in the B2B channel include environmental labeling on the packaging or can customer information be provided in alternative ways?
Packaging intended for B2B must obligatorily re-code the composition materials in accordance with Decision 129/97 / EC. Every other information, instead, remains voluntary.
The first sentence of paragraph 5, of ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021
The stopper of a glass jar has a mastic, can it be considered manually separable?
The mastic of a cork is considered to be manually separable if it is designed to be separated by the user, without risk to his health and safety, from the ...
Last modified on 19/11/2021