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Introduction
The concept of packaging and labelling has found its place in various laws around the world mainly because it is an integral part of the food industry and plays a dominant role in the process of delivering food items. Packaging refers to the storing of food or items fit for consumption or later use. Labelling involves certain products being given codes and tags in order to be distinguished and recognised. Advertisement is the usage of methods to publicise certain products in order to help in sales or marketing.

History
Packaging is seen as a necessity since maintaining health and safety standards is regarded as essential for most food industries. There are certain regulations which comes into place as a result of requirements to be met regarding packaging, labelling and advertisement. This is laid down in detail in various regulations such as the FSSAI which have ensured the inclusion of essential rules for packing

There are two man types of labels called supplier label and the workplace label which ensure product description is meted out to the public. Any confusion regarding the product manufacturing, ingredients, expiry etc. is cleared through a descriptive label. Advertisement is the last step in the sale of any product and matters most in order to sustain a business. There are certain rules which have been laid down in order to ensure the proper functioning of companies so that there is a healthy competition in the economy regarding sale of goods.