labeling / marking
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labeling / marking
The process of providing something with a sign, label, or inscription in order to identify it, classify it, or give information about it.
Die Kennzeichnung von Lebensmitteln mit einem Bio-Siegel unterliegt strengen Regeln.
The labeling of food products with an organic seal is subject to strict rules.
label / marking
The sign, label, or inscription itself that serves for identification.
An der Verpackung fehlt die gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Kennzeichnung für Allergene.
The legally required labeling for allergens is missing from the packaging.
The word is derived from the verb 'kennzeichnen' (to label/mark). This verb is made up of 'kennen' (to know) and 'Zeichen' (sign). So a 'Kennzeichnung' (labeling/marking) is literally the attaching of a sign that one knows or is supposed to recognize.
Alle Produkte müssen deutlich gekennzeichnet sein.
All products must be clearly labeled.
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking about the process, the action is meant ('Die Kennzeichnung dauert eine Stunde' — The labeling takes one hour). If they are talking about the result, the label itself is meant ('Die Kennzeichnung ist unleserlich' — The label is illegible).
Die Kennzeichnung der Ware erfolgt direkt nach der Produktion.
The labeling of the goods takes place directly after production.
Common combinations are 'gesetzliche Kennzeichnung' (legal labeling), 'freiwillige Kennzeichnung' (voluntary labeling), or 'Kennzeichnung von' (labeling/marking of) followed by what is being marked, e.g. 'Lebensmitteln' (food products) or 'Gefahrstoffen' (hazardous substances).
Für Gefahrstoffe gibt es eine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Kennzeichnung.
There is legally required labeling for hazardous substances.
term / designation
Bezeichnung is the name or expression used to name a product or object. Kennzeichnung, by contrast, is the sign, label, or inscription that makes this information visible and may contain additional details. If you are asking about the name, use „Bezeichnung“; if you are asking about the attached information, use „Kennzeichnung“.
Die Kennzeichnung auf der Packung informiert über die enthaltenen Stoffe.
The label on the package provides information about the ingredients it contains.
Die Bezeichnung des Produkts lautet „Frühlingsmischung“.
The product is called “Frühlingsmischung.”
