Mislabeling: meaning, definitions and examples
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mislabeling
[ mɪsˈleɪbəlɪŋ ]
incorrect labeling
Mislabeling refers to the act of incorrectly labeling something, whether it be a product, document, or information. This can lead to misunderstandings or mistakes in identifying the nature or quality of the labeled item. In various industries, such as food or pharmaceuticals, mislabeling can have serious consequences, including health risks or legal issues. It is often a result of human error, poor quality control, or misleading information.
Synonyms
misbranding, misclassification, misidentification.
Examples of usage
- The mislabeling of ingredients can be harmful to consumers.
- Quality control systems help prevent mislabeling issues.
- Due to mislabeling, the product was recalled from stores.
- The label was misread, resulting in mislabeling the batch.
Translations
Translations of the word "mislabeling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rotulagem errada
🇮🇳 गलत लेबलिंग
🇩🇪 Falschbeschriftung
🇮🇩 penandaan salah
🇺🇦 неправильне маркування
🇵🇱 błędne etykietowanie
🇯🇵 誤ラベリング
🇫🇷 mauvaise étiquetage
🇪🇸 etiquetado incorrecto
🇹🇷 yanlış etiketleme
🇰🇷 잘못된 라벨링
🇸🇦 وضع علامات خاطئة
🇨🇿 špatné označení
🇸🇰 nesprávne označovanie
🇨🇳 错误标记
🇸🇮 napačno označevanje
🇮🇸 rangfesti
🇰🇿 қате белгілеу
🇬🇪 მცდარი ეტიკეტირება
🇦🇿 səhv etiketləmə
🇲🇽 etiquetado incorrecto
Etymology
The term 'mislabeling' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which implies 'wrongly' or 'incorrectly', and the word 'label', which originates from the Latin word 'labellum,' meaning 'a small tablet' or 'a small label.' The concept of labeling has existed for centuries, primarily in the contexts of commerce and information dissemination. With the rise of consumerism and the production of goods, accurate labeling became essential for market clarity and consumer safety. However, as production processes became more complex, the potential for mislabeling increased, leading to a greater focus on regulatory standards and compliance in various industries. Mislabeling incidents have also prompted legal actions and public awareness campaigns, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in consumer products.