Overview of the different labeling and marking requirements, including any restrictive advertising or labeling practices and where to get more information.
Last Published: 2/28/2017
For each certified product, labeling and marking are required on the packaging of the product before sale or export.  All perishable foods must bear a label, in French or English, indicating the origin, the sell-by or use-by date, the ingredients, the method of storage, the manufacturer’s name and registration number where appropriate, and the intended use.  Use of the metric system is compulsory in Madagascar.

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