warning label

Hazard disclosure text

A warning label is text or graphics on a product alerting users to potential hazards—health risks, dangers from misuse, or legal requirements.

Cigarette packages carry warning labels about cancer.

Cleaning products warn against mixing chemicals.

The term extends to any cautionary notice: The relationship came with a warning label.

Related

keep out of reach · danger · sticker · skull · crossbones · flammable · toxic · poison · alert · safety · sign · adhesive · red · yellow · triangle · exclamation · product · chemical

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Opposites
message valence

warning labelseal of approval

Official sanction symbol

stamp of approval · endorsement · recommendation · advertisement · testimonial

regulatory function

warning labelseal of approval

Official sanction symbol

safety certification · FDA approval · approval stamp · all-clear · safety seal

behavioral intent

warning labelgreen light

Authorization to proceed

invitation · encouragement · enticement · open invitation · call to action

Family

warning, label, warn, warned, warns, wariness, aware, awareness, unaware

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G