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Label

A label is used to give information about a product. It is usually put on the back
of most products. By reading the labels, people will know whether the product is
good to consume or not. Many countries require that packaged food products
have labels containing nutrition facts/information.
The Purpose of Labels.
They are used to give information about the products.
The social functions of food, drink, and medicine labels
1. To choose food/beverage/medicine which is suitable and safe.
2. To avoid negative effects of food/beverage/medicine.
3. To get the best result of medication.
A Label Contains/Generic Structure of Labels
1. Name of the product,
2. Name of the brand,
3. Description of the product,
4. The ingredients/the contents,
5. The nutrition facts,
6. Suggested uses/doses,
7. Storage, and
8. Expiry date.
Language Features of Labels
1. Terms used in the product: serving size, servings per container, dosage,
values.
2. Using imperative sentence (examples: keep the syrup in a dry place. Keep
away from children, Don’t accept the product if the seal is broken, etc)
3. Noun phrases (examples: significant source, dietary fiber, saturated fat,
etc)

Contoh Label:
- Label obat
ontoh label di atas adalah Children Cough Syrup. Kadang informasi di
kemasan atau label tidak ditulis secara lengkap. Seperti contoh di atas,
seperti pada Use dan expiration date. Namun, pada produk yang lain
ditulis secara lengkap. Berikut adalah contoh label yang lainnya:
Skin Cream
Indications : For minor burns, insect bites, and minor cuts. Helps prevent
infection.
Direction : Apply a thin layer on the affected area thee times a day,
Do not use it for more than two weeks.
Caution :
Do not use on deep wounds. For external use only.
Keep out of children’s reach. Consult a doctor if irritation occurs.
Net weight : 5 gram
Expiration : January 2010

- Label makanan
OREANO
Chocolate Biscuit & Vanilla Cream
INGREDIENTS:
Sugar, Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Milk Powder, Salt,
Baking Powder (Ammonium and Sodium Bicarbonate), Vanilla Flavor, Soya
Lecithin.
Manufactured in a facility that may process products that contain:
peanuts, soy, wheat, eggs, milk, and tree nut products.
ALLERGEN: wheat, milk, soy.
Nutrition Facts Amount per serving
% DV
Serving size: 3 pieces (35 g) Total fat 8g 12
Serving per container: + 6 Protein 2g
3
Total Calories: 170 Cal. Total Carbohydrate 25 g 8
Calories from fat: 70 Cal. Sodium 75 mg 3

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie
needs.

- Label Minuman
INDOCAFE - COFFEEMIX
Nutrition Facts
Serving size : 1 sachet (20 g)
Servins per container : 30 sachets
Amount per serving
– calories 88 calories from fat 22
– Total fat 2,4 g 4%
– Saturated fat 2g 10%
– Sodium 20mg 1%
– Total Carbohidrate 16g 5%
– Sugars 9 gr
– Protein < 1g
INGREDIENTS: Sugar, non-dairy creamer, indocafe instant coffe
Best before: 06 15th, 2013

- Label Kecantikan
LOTTEE EYE- LOTION
A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EYE REMEDY
LOTTEE EYE – LOTION is safe and effective remedy for :
irritated, painful, fatigued, bleary and bloodshot eyes
providing a shooting and refreshing action
CONTENT: 15 ml
Manufactured By:
Pharmaceutical PT Samie Sahari, Jakarta, Indonesia

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