Product labels can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what's on a label. Here is an overview of what you'll find on some typical bath and body product and skin care containers. Depending on the type of product the labeling guidelines are different.
A. Company Logo or Word Mark.
B. The name of the product. Not all products have names.
C. The Product Identity. What the product is.
D. Net. Content. How much product in the container.
E. Product Claims. A summary of the benefits of the product. (optional)
F. Ingredients. A list of all ingredients used in the formulation in descending order. Scientific/common names are used. For example, Simmondsia chinsensis/(Jojoba oil).
G. The name of the company distributing or manufacturing the product.
H. Location/address of the company.
I. Company website address. (optional)
J. Country where the product was manufactured.
K. Period after opening symbol (PAO). This signifies how long the contents can be used after the jar has been opened. For example, 24M means the product can be used up to 24 months after opening.
L. The estimated Sign. Required by the European Union (EU). It certifies that the actual contents of the package comply with specified criteria for estimation. Not all products use this.
