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 * Definition
 * Types of label
 * Uses of label

Definition
A label (as distinct from signage) is a piece of paper, polymer, cloth, metal, or other material affixed to a container or product, on which is written or printed information about the product. Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling.

Types of Label
(i) Brand Label: Such a label which has only the brand name of the product is known as Brand Label. There is no other information of the production the label except its brand name.

(ii) Grade Label: Grade label highlights the quality or grade of the product. For example, Jai Engineering Works Ltd., Kolkata manufactures fans under the brand name of Usha which are of various types on the basis of quality. On this vary basis they have the labels of deluxe, prima or continental. Such a type of label is known as grade label.

(iii) Descriptive Label: Descriptive label provides complete information regarding the product. Such as: (a) Ingredients of the product, (b) The method to use the product, (c) The various uses of the product, (d) Care to be taken while using the product, (e) Name of the manufacturer, (f) Date of manufacturing, (g) Batch no., etc. Descriptive label is often used by medicine companies.

Uses of Label
Labels may be used for any combination of identification, information, warning, instructions for use, environmental advice or advertising. They may be stickers, permanent or temporary labels or printed packaging.

Proucts
Permanent product identification by a label is commonplace; labels need to remain secure throughout the life of the product. For example, a VIN plate on an automobile must be resistant to heat, oils and tampering; similarly, a food label must endure until the food has been used.

Removable product labels need to bond until they are removed. For example, a label on a new refrigerator has installation, usage and environmental information: the label needs to be able to be removed cleanly and easily from the unit once installed.

Packaging
Packaging may have labeling attached to or integral with the package. These may carry pricing, barcodes, UPC identification, usage guidance, addresses, advertising, recipes, and so on. They also may be used to help resist or indicate tampering or pilferage. Assets

In industrial or military environments, asset labeling is used to clearly identify assets for maintenance and operational purposes. Such labels are frequently made of engraved Traffolyte or a similar material.[3] They are usually tamper-evident, permanent or frangible and usually contain a barcode for electronic identification using readers. For example, the US Military uses a UID system for its assets.

Textile
Garments normally carry separate care/treatment labels which, in some regions, are subject to legislation.[4][5] Textile labels may be woven into the garment or attached, and may be heat resistant (so survivable in hot-air dryers and when pressed), colorfast (so does not bleed onto the garment), washable, leather or PVC/Plastic. Printed labels are an alternative to woven labels.

Textiles containing pesticides as an ingredient may also require government approval and compulsory labeling. In the USA, for example, labels have to state the pesticide registration number, statement of ingredients, storage and disposal information, and the following statement: "It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling”. A label including a company name or identification number and a material content list may also be required.

mailing
Mailing labels identify the addressee, the sender and any other information which may be useful in transit. Many software packages such as word processor and contact manager programs produce standardized mailing labels from a data set that comply with postal standards. These labels may also include routing barcodes and special handling requirements to expedite delivery.