mislabelling
Incorrect tag applied
Mislabelling is the act of labelling something incorrectly or deceptively.
Products may be mislabelled through error or fraud: The company was fined for mislabelling imported beef as domestic.
The term extends beyond physical labels to any incorrect categorization: Critics accused the government of mislabelling the conflict as a humanitarian mission.
Also spelled mislabeling.
Wrong action or decision
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- typoPrinting mistake
- misprintTypographical error
- erratumDocumented publishing mistake
blunder · slip · discrepancy · misstatement · misidentification · misclassification · miscategorization · mix-up
Intentional criminal trickery
- falsificationDeliberate alteration of truth
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
- misrepresentationFalse or misleading statement
hoax · scam · sham · fabrication · disinformation · deceit · dishonesty · adulteration
Protective product enclosure
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- allergenImmune response trigger
- originStarting point or source
- contentsWhat something holds
weight · barcode · SKU · UPC · specification · certification · organic · GMO
Adhering to requirements
- violationBreaking of rules
- infringementViolation of rights
- FDAU.S. health regulator
- recallMemory retrieval act
fine · penalty · lawsuit · standards · inspection · audit · enforcement · citation
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- inaccuracyLack of precision
- typoPrinting mistake
- misprintTypographical error
erratum · blunder · slip · discrepancy · misstatement · misidentification · misclassification · miscategorization · mix-up · confusion
fraud
Intentional criminal trickery
- falsificationDeliberate alteration of truth
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
misrepresentation · hoax · scam · sham · fabrication · disinformation · deceit · dishonesty · adulteration · tampering
packaging
Protective product enclosure
- ingredientElement in a mixture
- allergenImmune response trigger
- originStarting point or source
contents · weight · barcode · SKU · UPC · specification · certification · organic · GMO · authenticity
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- violationBreaking of rules
- infringementViolation of rights
- FDAU.S. health regulator
recall · fine · penalty · lawsuit · standards · inspection · audit · enforcement · citation · noncompliance
label, labels, labelling, labelled, unlabeled, relabel, mislabel, mislabeling, mislabeled