Overview of the different labeling and marking requirements, including any restrictive advertising or labeling practices and where to get more information.
Last Published: 6/26/2017
Labeling and marking requirements relate primarily to  perishable goods, which must include a label, written in French, showing the origin of the product, the sell-by or use-by date, the ingredients, the method of conservation, the name of the manufacturer and instructions for use.  Consumers must be made aware of the price by means of marks, labels or notices.  Such requirements apply to some products in order to prevent smuggling or uses other than the declared use.  The label “vente au Niger” (for sale in Niger) is compulsory for cigarette packets, boxes of matches and alcoholic beverages.
 

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