unauthorized packaging
[/ˌʌnˈɔθəraɪzd ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/]
nounpl: unauthorized packagings
embalagem não autorizada
1. Product packaging that has not been approved or licensed by the manufacturer, brand owner, or regulatory authorities
The counterfeit products were seized due to unauthorized packaging that violated trademark laws.
Os produtos falsificados foram apreendidos devido à embalagem não autorizada que violava as leis de marca registrada.
2. Packaging materials or designs used without proper permission or compliance with legal requirements
The company faced fines for selling supplements in unauthorized packaging without proper labeling.
A empresa enfrentou multas por vender suplementos em embalagem não autorizada sem rótulo adequado.
3. Distribution of goods in containers or wrappings that do not meet official standards or specifications
Customs officials rejected the shipment for unauthorized packaging that did not meet safety standards.
Os oficiais de alfândega rejeitaram o carregamento por embalagem não autorizada que não atendia aos padrões de segurança.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil and the USA in contexts involving intellectual property protection, counterfeit goods enforcement, and regulatory compliance. In Brazil, it's frequently used by ANVISA (health authority) and INMETRO (standards organization) in formal warnings. In the USA, the FDA and FTC actively prosecute unauthorized packaging violations. The term reflects growing concerns about consumer safety, product authenticity, and brand protection in global commerce.
NYC Slang
bootleg packaging, knock-off packaging
Related Idioms & Phrases
flying under the radar with unauthorized packaging
caught with unauthorized packaging
crack down on unauthorized packaging
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