Labelling
Description
Labelling is the strategic process of assigning clear, standardized identifiers to objects, substances, concepts, or groups to facilitate recognition, classification, and communication. Its practical intent is to reduce confusion, prevent misuse, and ensure safety by providing essential information. Effective labelling remedies problems such as misidentification, health hazards, regulatory non-compliance, and misinformation, thereby supporting informed decision-making, traceability, and accountability across diverse sectors including health, industry, and social systems.
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Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
Research, standards » Signs and labels
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J1609
DOCID
12016090
D7NID
221071
Editing link
Official link
Last update
Mar 2, 2022