illegal packaging
[ɪˈliːɡəl ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ]
nounpl: illegal packagings
embalagem ilegal
1. packaging materials, design, or labeling that violates laws, regulations, or standards set by government agencies or industry bodies
The company faced fines for illegal packaging that failed to display required warning labels.
A empresa enfrentou multas por embalagem ilegal que não exibia os rótulos de aviso obrigatórios.
2. packaging that does not comply with environmental, health, safety, or consumer protection regulations
Illegal packaging without proper recycling symbols can result in product seizure.
Embalagem ilegal sem símbolos de reciclagem apropriados pode resultar na apreensão do produto.
3. counterfeit or fraudulent packaging used to deceive consumers or distribute unauthorized products
Authorities discovered illegal packaging mimicking authentic brands in the black market.
As autoridades descobriram embalagem ilegal imitando marcas autênticas no mercado negro.
In Brazil, illegal packaging enforcement is handled by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) and INMETRO (Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia). Companies prioritize compliance due to strict penalties. In the USA, the FDA and FTC regulate packaging, and violations are taken seriously in consumer protection. The term is particularly relevant in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught with counterfeit packaging
in violation of packaging laws
failing to meet packaging standards
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