LCA/54
WTO/TBT
LC Saint Lucia
  • 55 - Packaging and distribution of goods
2018-09-29
2018-08-02

Packaging and distribution of goods in general (ICS 55.020).

SLNS 1-2:2018 Specification for labeling of commodities - Part 2: Labelling of prepackaged goods (CRS 66: 2016, MOD) (18 page(s), in English)

This standard specifies requirements for the information to be included on labels of goods pre-packaged for sale, the method of display of such information, and where necessary, the wording and units of measurements to be used.

This standard does not apply to the following:

a)    goods that are sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package;

b)    goods that are weighed, measured or counted in the presence of the purchaser with or without being packaged;

c)    goods in packages not intended for retail sale;

d)    goods or classes of goods where different or additional information is prescribed by any National Standard;

e)    goods intended for export only which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling in force in the country to which they are being exported;

f)     gift-wrapped goods;

g)    markings on shipping containers; and h)         goods in commercial quantities that are not for retail sale.

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