Overview of the different labeling and marking requirements, including any restrictive advertising or labeling practices and where to get more information.

An overview of EU mandatory and voluntary labeling and marking requirements has been compiled in a market research report available online.  European Union – Marking and Labeling Requirements

Hungary has strict labeling requirements for specific product groups. The primary requirement for consumer goods is that the product information must be in Hungarian. This can be a sticker placed on the existing packaging.  The following information must appear on the label of foods:

•     Product type (trademarks, brand names may not substitute the generic/product name but may be used in addition to the product name).
•     List of ingredients must show all ingredients (including additives) in descending order of weight as recorded at the time of their production and designated by their specific name.  In case some products encompass ingredients likely to cause allergic reactions or intolerances, a clear indication is to be given on the label with the word “contains” followed by the name of the ingredient.  However, this is not necessary provided the specific name is included in the list of ingredients.
•     Net quantity in metric units.
•     Date of minimum durability.
•     Special conditions for storage or use (if applicable).
•     Name or business name and address of the manufacturer, packager or importer established in the European Union.
•     Country of origin or provenance (if outside the EU).
•     Alcohol content for beverages containing more than 1.2% by volume.

The following information must appear on the label of cosmetics:
•     Name or business name and address of the manufacturer, packager or importer established in the European Union.
•     Country of origin or provenance (if outside the EU).
•     Name and intended function of the product, except when it is evident from the appearance and instructions for use, when it is reasonable.
•     Shortest time of preserving its quality (e.g.: best before year/month).
•     When needed, prescription of storage conditions, important from the point of view of quality, maintenance.
•     Precautions required in the case of consumer or professional use.
•     Enumeration   of   all   components including specific references to technical (e.g.   electric) certificates issued by Hungarian authorities must be attached to the individual packing.

Contacts

U.S. Mission to the EU
Rebecca Balogh, Standards Attaché
E-mail: Rebecca.balogh@trade.gov
Tel: +32 2 811 5034

Antonio Dai Pra, Market Access and Compliance Specialist
E-mail: Antonio.Dai-Pra@trade.gov
Direct Dial: +32 2 811 52 64

Lora Baker, Digital Attaché
E-mail: lora.baker@trade.gov
Direct Dial: +32 2 811 50 34

National Institute of Standards & Technology
Gordon Gillerman Standards Coordination Office
100 Bureau Dr.
Mail Stop 2100
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899
Tel: (301) 975-4000
Website: http://gsi.nist.gov/global/index.cfm/L1-2/L2-2

CEN – European Committee for Standardization
Avenue Marnix 17
B – 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 32.2.550.08.11
Fax: 32.2.550.08.19
Website: http://www.cen.eu

CENELEC – European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Avenue Marnix 17
B – 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 32.2.519.68.71
Fax: 32.2.519.69.15
Website: http://www.cenelec.eu

ETSI - European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Route des Lucioles 650
Sophia Antipolis
F-06560 Valbonne France
Tel: 33.4.92.94.42.00
Fax: 33.4.93.65.47.16
Website: http://www.etsi.org

SBS – Small Business Standards
4, Rue Jacques de Lalaing
B-1040 Brussels
Tel: 32.2.285.07.27  Fax : +32-2/230.78.61
Website: http://sbs-sme.eu/

ANEC - European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardization
Avenue de Tervuren 32, Box 27
B – 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 32.2.743.24.70
Fax: 32.2.706.54.30
Website: https://www.anec.eu/

ECOS – European Environmental Citizens Organization for Standardization
Rue d’Edimbourg 26
B – 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 32.2.894.46.68
Fax: 32.2.894.46.10
Website: http://ecostandard.org/

EOTA – European Organization for Technical Assessment (for construction products)
Avenue des Arts 40
B – 1040 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: 32.2.502.69.00
Fax: 32.2.502.38.14
Website: https://www.eota.eu/en-GB/content/home/2/185/


Trade Agreements

For a list of trade agreements with the EU and its member states, as well as concise explanations, please see
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/agreements/

Web Resources

Hungarian Customs and Finance Guards
Hungarian Licensing and Export Control Office
Hungarian Standards Office
EU and U.S. websites:
European Union – Regulation Resources



 

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