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Are there any special regulations regarding product labeling when exporting to Israel?
In general, the marketing and labeling of products is regulated by the consumer protection Order and regulations enacted thereunder. According to the consumer Protection Order, the marking of goods or their packaging should be done either by printing, engraving stamping or any other means. The marking must include the following details: the of the products and their commercial name; the registered trademark;the name and serial number of the model; the fact that a product is a class B product or of an inferior quality or is defective; the fact that a product is reconditiones and the date of its reconditioning; an indication as to the country of origin; the manufacturers name and address; the importers name and address; the content; and the weight and volume in metric units. While hebrew must be used in all instances , labels in english may be added, provided that the printed letters are not larger than those printed in hebrew. Special labeling requirements apply to imports of some consumer goods, paper products, handbags, musical recordings, fertilizers, insecticides, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, some food products, seeds and alcoholic beverages. Prior to 1995 marketing and labeling requirements had to be complied with prior to the shipment of products to Israel. However, in 1995 the Ministry Of Industry, Trade and Labour allowed products to be labelled in Israel (With the exception of cigarretes and tobacco. The marketing and packaging of food products are governed by the Consumer Protection Order (Food Products). Other labeling and packaging requirements may be imposed with respect to specifiuc types of oroducts (for example, drugs, cigarrete).
U.S. Department of Commerce
www.export.gov
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