Consumer product labels are subject to a multitude of state and federal requirements. Creating a compliant consumer product label can be challenging. Whether your product is marketed in the U.S. or Canada, SRC has you covered!
SRC will work with your company to ensure your consumer product labels are compliant with the following requirements:
U.S.
Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)
Requires certain label elements for products classified as sensitizers, irritants, toxic, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or classified for chronic toxicity. FHSA sets forth specific requirements for location, size, and formatting of required text.
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
Requires the label of consumer commodities to bear three basic elements: net quantity, name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and a statement of identity. Determining the appropriate declaration for net quantity can be quite complex. FPLA prescribes specific requirements for location, size, and formatting of required label language.
Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)
Requires “special packaging” for certain household substances. Under certain circumstances label statements may be required.
“Made in the USA” claims
Express or implied claims of a product being made in the USA require that a product be all or virtually all made in the U.S. or be appropriately qualified.
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
A clear and reasonable warning must be provided for a product that causes exposure to a Proposition 65-listed substance unless the exposure level falls below established safe harbor levels. The warning must meet specific requirements.
Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (CPRTKA / SB-258)
Requires both online and label disclosure of specific ingredients in designated products. Ingredient must be disclosed in a specific order, using a prescribed naming hierarchy.
Canada
Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (CCCR-2001)
Requires certain label elements for hazardous consumer products. CCCR-2001 prescribes specific statements and symbols, and sets forth requirements for location, size, and formatting.
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (CPLA)Consumer Product Labels Flyer
Requires the label of consumer commodities to bear three basic elements: net quantity, dealer’s name and address, and the product identity. CPLA prescribes specific requirements for location, size, and formatting.
Contact your SRC consultant today for assistance!
Jamie Venable
Senior Consultant
Posted on: 10/25/23