The size of the warning sign will depend on the area of the main face of the label, according to the following table:
| Area of the main face of the label | Sizing of the symbol (height and width) |
|---|---|
| Less than 30 cm2 | Label in the largest package that contains it |
| Between 30 and less than 60 cm2 | 1.5 x 1.5 cm |
| Between 60 and less than 100 cm2 | 2.0 x 2.0 cm |
| Between 100 and less than 200 cm2 | 2.5 x 2.5 cm |
| Between 200 and less than 300 cm2 | 3.0 x 3.0 cm |
| Equal to or larger than 300 cm2 | 3.5 x 3.5 cm |
4. Entry into force
Decree N°13 will enter into force 12 months after its publication in the Official Gazette, this is, on June 26th, 2016. The content limits for energy, sodium, total sugars and saturated fats will progressively enter into force, as set forth in the following tables:
- Solid foodstuff:
| Nutrient or Energy | Date of entry into force (June 26th, 2016) |
24 months after entry into force (June 26th, 2018) |
36 months after entry into force (June 26th, 2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal/100 grs. |
350 | 300 | 275 |
| Sodium mg/100 grs. | 800 | 500 | 400 |
| Total Sugars g/100 grs. | 22,5 | 15 | 10 |
| Saturated fats g/100 grs. | 6 | 5 | 4 |
- Liquid foodstuff:
| Nutrient or Energy | Date of entry into force (June 26th, 2016) |
24 months after entry into force (June 26th, 2018) |
36 months after entry into force (June 26th, 2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal/100 grs. | 100 | 80 | 70 |
| Sodium mg/100 grs. | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Total Sugars g/100 grs. | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Saturated fats g/100 grs. | 3 | 3 | 3 |
AUTHORS: Fernando García, Cristina Busquets.
