Labeling on product provides the following important information:
Shipper's mark
Country of origin
Weight marking (in pounds and in kilograms)
Number of packages and size of cases (in inches and centimeters)
Handling marks (international pictorial symbols)
Cautionary markings, such as "This Side Up."
Port of entry
Labels for hazardous materials.
4.3. Match the words from column A with those from column B to form suitable expressions.
A
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B
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manufacturing
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product
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anti-theft
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markings
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cautionary
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devices
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surveillance
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risks
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security
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materials
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final
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of goods
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hazardous
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tags
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4.4. Say whether these statements are true or false:
1. Labeling is not so important as packaging.
2. Labeling on product provides cautionary markings, port of entry, country of origin and shipper’s mark.
3. The packaging should be done within the export company only.
4. Attractive packaging plays an important role in encouraging a potential buyer.
5. Anti-theft devices in packages can reduce the security risks of shipment.
4.5. Answer the following questions:
1. What does the preparation for shipment stage involve?
2. What is the primary role of packaging?
3. What benefits does packaging provide to the goods to be exported?
4. How can packaging reduce the security risks of shipment?
5. What are the requirements for labeling?
6. What information does labeling on product provide?
4.6. Study the following clauses and do the tasks that follow:
a)
Packing
1. The equipment is to be shipped in export sea packing suitable for the type of equipment delivered. Packing should also be suitable for transhipment in transit and reasonable long storage of the equipment.
2. Each container is not to exceed the following dimensions: length = 2,500 mm, width = 2,500 mm, height = 2,500 mm.
3. The Seller is responsible to the Buyer for any damage to the equipment resulting from inadequate packing of the equipment.
Marking
1. All the containers are to be marked on the three (3) sides. Each container should bear the following markings made in indelible paint (in Russian and English):
Contract №
Seller:Continental Equipment Plc (Address)
Buyer: TST Systems Ltd. (Address)
Railway Station of Destination: Kiev
Container №:
Gross weight: _____ kgs
Net weight: _____ kgs
Case dimensions in cm (length x width x height)
2. If a case requires special handling it should bear additional marks: “Fragile”, “Top” or “This side up”, etc.
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