generic warning
[dʒəˈnɛrɪk ˈwɔrnɪŋ]
nounpl: generic warnings
aviso genérico
1. A broad, non-specific cautionary statement that applies to a general category of products, activities, or situations rather than addressing particular risks
The medication came with a generic warning about potential side effects without specifying which ones.
O medicamento veio com um aviso genérico sobre possíveis efeitos colaterais sem especificar quais eram.
2. A standardized or boilerplate warning label or message used across multiple items or contexts
The software displayed a generic warning message that didn't help users understand their specific problem.
O software exibiu uma mensagem de aviso genérica que não ajudou os usuários a entender seu problema específico.
Generic warnings are increasingly scrutinized in both Brazilian and American contexts due to regulatory requirements. In Brazil, ANVISA (health authority) and INMETRO (standards organization) require more specific warnings, making generic warnings less acceptable in official products. In the USA, the FDA and consumer protection agencies similarly push for specificity rather than generic cautions.
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