unlabeled product

[/ʌnˈleɪbəld ˈprɒdʌkt/]
nounpl: unlabeled products
produto sem rótulo
1. A manufactured item or commodity that lacks identification markings, tags, or labels indicating its contents, origin, manufacturer, expiration date, or other required information
The grocery store removed the unlabeled product from the shelf due to safety concerns.
A loja de alimentos retirou o produto sem rótulo da prateleira por questões de segurança.
2. A good that does not display the brand name, ingredients, instructions for use, or regulatory compliance information
Consumers should avoid purchasing unlabeled products as they cannot verify the contents.
Os consumidores devem evitar comprar produtos sem rótulo, pois não conseguem verificar o conteúdo.
In Brazil, unlabeled products are a significant consumer protection concern regulated by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária). Selling unlabeled food products is illegal and considered a serious violation. In the USA, the FDA strictly regulates product labeling requirements. This term is primarily used in formal/legal contexts related to consumer protection, retail compliance, and food safety regulations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unmarked productunlabeled itemproduct without labelingunidentified productgeneric product
Antonyms / Antônimos
labeled productmarked productbranded productclearly labeled product

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
produto sem rótulo
Standard term used in commerce and consumer protection regulations
São Paulo
produto sem etiqueta
Common alternative using 'etiqueta' instead of 'rótulo'
Portugal
produto sem etiqueta
Portuguese preference for 'etiqueta' over 'rótulo' in some contexts
General USA
unlabeled product
Standard regulatory and commercial terminology

Related Words

labeling requirementproduct identificationmanufacturer informationexpiration dateingredient listcompliance standardpackaging

Related Idioms & Phrases

buy a pig in a poke (purchasing without knowing what you're getting)
caveat emptor (buyer beware)
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