A label is used to
give information about a product. It is usually put on the back of most
products. By reading the labels, people will know whether the product is good
to consume or not. Many countries require that packaged food products have
labels containing nutrition facts/information.
The
Purpose of Labels.
They are used to give information
about the products.
The
social functions of food, drink, and medicine labels
1. To
choose food/beverage/medicine which is suitable and safe.
2. To avoid negative effects of
food/beverage/medicine.
3. To get the best result of medication.
A
Label Contains/Generic Structure of Labels
1. Name
of the product,
2. Name of the brand,
3. Description of the product,
4. The ingredients/the contents,
5. The nutrition facts,
6. Suggested uses/doses,
7. Storage, and
8. Expiry date.
Language
Features of Labels
1. Terms
used in the product: serving size, servings per container, dosage, values.
2. Using imperative sentence (examples: keep
the syrup in a dry place. Keep away from children, Don’t accept the product if
the seal is broken, etc)
3. Noun phrases (examples: significant
source, dietary fiber, saturated fat, etc)
The example of medicine label
https://www.kompas.com/skola/image/2020/12/24/175953069/label-obat-dalam-bahasa-inggris?page=1
The example of food label
https://lembaredu.github.io/contoh-label-obat-dalam-bahasa-inggris/
