EU Product Labels and Care Labels: Compliance Requirements for Importers

Why Labels Matter for EU Sales

When you import products into the EU, correct labeling is not optional — it is a legal requirement. Missing or incorrect labels can cause customs delays, platform delisting, or consumer complaints. For Spanish-speaking markets, the label must be in Spanish.

What a Product Label Must Contain

A compliant product label typically includes the following elements:

• Product Name: The product type or model
• Technical Specifications: Where applicable, input voltage, power, and frequency
• Importer Information: The importer name, address, and tax identification number (NIF in Spain)
• Country of Origin: Marked as MADE IN CHINA

Example: Product Label

A typical product label looks like this:

Product Name: Smart Tire Attachment
Input: 3V / Power: 35W, 3.0MHZ
Importer: Elisabet De la Rosa Asencio
Address: Plaza Antonia Quintana número 1 bajo A
NIF: 49239639C
MADE IN CHINA

What a Care Label Must Contain

For textiles and clothing, a care label (washing label) must state the fiber composition and the washing instructions in the language of the selling country.

Example: Care Label in Spanish

A compliant care label for a polyester product looks like this:

100% Polyester / 100% Poliéster
Lavado a máquina en frío suave con colores similares.
Sin cloro.
En caso de secar en secadora siempre a baja temperatura y retirar rápidamente.
Planchar a baja temperatura.
Importer: Elisabet De la Rosa Asencio
NIF: 49239639C
MADE IN CHINA

Key Requirements to Remember

• Language: Labels must be in Spanish for Spain, including the washing instructions
• Importer Details: The EU importer name, address, and NIF must appear — the manufacturer alone is not enough
• Fiber Composition: Textiles must state the full fiber composition
• Country of Origin: Required for customs and marketplace compliance

YWHOLA can help you prepare compliant labels in Spanish and English, verify importer details, and coordinate with factories on labeling before shipment. Contact us to review your label requirements.