General requirementsGeneral requirements

General requirements

3. Any word, expression or statement required by this Standard to be written on a label or container must be written:

(1) on the outside face of the label or container; and

(2) in the English language; and

(3) in durable characters; and

(4) in a colour or colours to provide a distinct contrast to the background colour; and

(5) in letters at least 1.5 millimetres in height.

4. Subparagraph 3(5) does not apply to a word, expression or statement on a container which has a capacity of 20 millilitres or less, or on the label of such a container if:

(1) an appropriate authority approves the use of smaller letters; and

(2) the letters are at least 1 millimetre in height.

5. The label must be printed on, or securely attached to:

(1) the outside of the immediate container; and

(2) if the immediate container is enclosed in a primary pack, the outside of that primary pack.