Directive for Labelling of Prepackaged Foods.

This Order provides for the labeling requirements for prepackage food intended to sell to the consumer and catering services.
Section 4 specifies the general labelling principles, including: a. In regards to the food’s appearance and properties, product descriptions that may cause wrong perception, wrong description, description of wrong definition or have two meanings must be avoided; b. Descriptions or similar indications, either in text or picture or other format, that may cause the consumer to think or wrongly assume that this product is related to another product must be avoided; etc. Prepackaged food labeling must include the following in accordance with the Myanmar standard or CODEX standard: a. The name of the food b. List of Ingredients c. Net Content, Quantity and Drained Weight d. Name and address e. Country of Origin f. Lot identification g. Date marking h. Instructions for use (Sec. 5).