Overview of the different labeling and marking requirements, including any restrictive advertising or labeling practices and where to get more information.
Last Published: 10/22/2018

The Standards Bureau drafted labeling requirements for prepackaged food and other commodities.  These requirements became effective August 14, 2014.  A label should contain the brand, name of the product, ingredients, production date, expiration date, and the producer’s address and telephone number.  Labels may appear in Dutch or English.

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