SGS : Myanmar Sets Labeling Requirements for Several Consumer Products

Labeling requirements have been set for priority products like food and beverages, household products, children's items, telecommunication equipment, drugs and supplements, chemicals cosmetics and toiletries.

SAFEGUARDS | Consumer ProductsNO. 048/19

Myanmar's Department of Consumer Affairs has published Directive No. 1/2019. It states that for the safety of consumers, labeling requirements for the goods listed in Notification No. 1/2018 need to be met.

Notification No.1/2018 requires labels to be affixed to certain products sold in Myanmar. The Notification requires labels to be in the Myanmar language and they must contain the following information:

1. Directions for use
2. Storage instructions
3. Allergy alerts and/or warnings
4. Side effects (if any)

The full list of product categories and priority products covered by these requirements is available in the Notification:

Product Category	Priority Products
Food and beverages	Juice and jam, milk and dairy products, meat and meat products, eggs and egg products, canned food, edible oils, instant coffee and tea, instant noodles, ready-made food, chilled food, drinking water, seasoning products, chilli and other sauces, ready-made snacks, food supplements for babies, tobacco used in betel, cigarettes, liquors, packed foods
Household products	Household electronic products
Children items	Strollers, cradles, baby walkers, toys and accessories, baby hygiene products
Telecommunication equipment	Corded and cordless phones, mobile phones and accessories
Drugs and supplements	Household drugs (oral medication and application, lotions, ointments) which require no prescription, health supplements, traditional medicine
Chemicals	Agricultural fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides, chemicals used for food and drinks, consumer products and cosmetics
Cosmetics	Cosmetics (above 10g), cosmetics (under and equal 10g), hair treatment products
Toiletries	Toothpaste, soap (liquid, solid, powder)
Other equipment	Agricultural equipment, fitness equipment

The new labeling requirements come into force on April 26, 2019.

Download the full text of the notification >

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