Title: Explain the important concepts related to product labeling.
Course: Principles of Business and Marketing (12051-18) > Section: Making Sound Business Decisions

Explanation should include the following concepts:

- A label provides written factual information about a product.
- Labeling information includes, but is not limited to, content, size/weight, care, warnings, expiration date, manufacturer, and date and location of production.
- Product labeling must meet applicable legal requirements (e.g., Fair Packaging and Labeling Act).
- Product labeling is used to protect the manufacturer as well as the consumer.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to label products?
- Why should ingredients and/or contents be listed on the product label?
- What are some laws that impact product labeling?
- How do laws about product labeling affect businesses? Affect consumers?
- How might product labeling affect purchasing decisions?