mislabeling
[/ˌmɪsˈleɪbəlɪŋ/]
noun/gerund
rotulagem incorreta
1. the act of labeling something incorrectly or inaccurately
The mislabeling of products on the shelf confused customers.
A rotulagem incorreta dos produtos na prateleira confundiu os clientes.
2. putting a wrong or false label on an item, container, or package
The company faced a lawsuit due to mislabeling of ingredients on their food packaging.
A empresa enfrentou um processo judicial por rotulagem incorreta dos ingredientes na embalagem de seus alimentos.
3. incorrectly categorizing or identifying something
The mislabeling of the patient's medical records led to a serious error.
A identificação incorreta dos registros médicos do paciente resultou em um erro grave.
The term 'mislabeling' is particularly significant in both Brazilian and American contexts due to strict consumer protection laws and food safety regulations. In Brazil, the ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) enforces strict labeling requirements, making mislabeling a serious legal and health concern. In the USA, the FDA and FTC heavily regulate product labeling, with mislabeling violations resulting in significant fines and recalls. The term is commonly encountered in legal, commercial, and consumer safety discussions.
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