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CONTRE-ETIQUETTE [2 records]

Record 1 2000-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labelling (Packaging)
  • Customs and Excise
DEF

The label on the side of a container opposite to the front label, it normally carries the instructions for use of the contents.

OBS

back label: term used by Revenue Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étiquetage (Emballages)
  • Douanes et accise
DEF

Étiquette pour récipient que l’on pose au côté opposé à l’étiquette de face.

OBS

étiquette de dos : terme utilisé par Revenu Canada.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Machinery and Equipment
  • Labelling (Packaging)
DEF

A machine used for applying back labels to packages.

OBS

back label: The label on the side of a container opposite to the front label.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines et équipement d'emballage
  • Étiquetage (Emballages)
DEF

Machine employée pour la pose de contre-étiquettes.

CONT

contre-étiquette :Étiquette pour récipient que l'on pose au côté opposé à l'étiquette de face.

Spanish

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