---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 606.120"
title: "21"
number: "606.120"
heading: "Labeling, general requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/606.120"
---

# §606.120. Labeling, general requirements.

- (a) Labeling operations shall be separated physically or spatially from other operations in a manner adequate to prevent mixups.
- (b) The labeling operation shall include the following labeling controls:
  - (1) Labels shall be held upon receipt, pending review and proofing against an approved final copy, to ensure accuracy regarding identity, content, and conformity with the approved copy.
  - (2) Each type of label representing different products shall be stored and maintained in a manner to prevent mixups, and stocks of obsolete labels shall be destroyed.
  - (3) All necessary checks in labeling procedures shall be utilized to prevent errors in translating test results to container labels.
- (c) All labeling shall be clear and legible.

## Notes

### Amendments

[50 FR 35469, Aug. 30, 1985]

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 331, 351, 352, 355, 360, 360j, 371, 374; 42 U.S.C. 216, 262, 263a, 264.

### Source

Source: 40 FR 53532, Nov. 18, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[50 FR 35469, Aug. 30, 1985]