GENERAL STANDARD FOR THE LABELLING OF NON-RETAIL CONTAINERS OF FOODS CXS 346-2021

Document Location: Packaging - Labelling Guidance

Alternate Name: CXS 346-2021

Date Document Last Updated: 2021

Publisher: Codex Alimentarius

Date Uploaded to Website: June 3, 2024

Overview

CXS 346-2021 is the standard for the labelling of non-retail containers of foods (excluding food additives and processing aids). The purpose of this standard is to facilitate appropriate harmonized labelling of non-retail containers of food and to outline what information shall be presented on the label and what information, while not required on the label, must be provided for a non-retail container by other means. The document also outlines how this information must be presented.

The document outlines the need to have the product name, country of origin, lot identification, date marking, storage instructions, name and address, and instructions for use. Important to note is that the label must also contain identification of a non-retail container. It also provides information and exceptions for those containers used as a food transportation unit, containers carrying multiple types of food.

Overall, the document highlights the standards for how to label non-retail containers of foods. Following this document, will ensure legal requirements for the labelling of non-retail containers are met.

Link to Document

GENERAL STANDARD FOR THE LABELLING OF NON-RETAIL CONTAINERS OF FOODS CXS 346-2021 Adopted in 2021