Scope:

This standard sets out requirements for the information to be included on labels of goods pre-packaged for retail sale, the method of display of such information, and where necessary, the wording to be used.

This standard does not apply to the following—

(a) goods or classes of goods where different or additional information is prescribed by any Antigua and Barbuda Standard or model regulations approved by the Appropriate Authority;

(b) goods intended for export only, which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling in force in the country to which they are being exported;

(c) cases where any Antigua and Barbuda Standard for any goods or classes of goods makes different provisions for labelling: in such cases, the provision of that standard shall prevail over the provisions of this standard;

(d) gift-wrapped goods; and

(e) markings on shipping containers.