Posted on Jul 23, 2023
Warning labels in the U.S. seem to be everywhere. Here's why they may be pointless
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"Warning labels are designed to inform consumers about potential risks of using a product, but they have become too prevalent to be beneficial."
Warning labels in the U.S. seem to be everywhere. Here's why they may be pointless
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LTC Eugene Chu
"KEY POINTS
Experts have raised concerns about the efficacy of warning labels due to consumers’ tendencies to ignore them.
Research shows the most effective warning labels are those that elicit strong emotions, which often means the labels should be graphic rather than text-based.
Consumer advocates say it’s best practice to design the risk out of products rather than to rely on warning labels to protect people."...
"KEY POINTS
Experts have raised concerns about the efficacy of warning labels due to consumers’ tendencies to ignore them.
Research shows the most effective warning labels are those that elicit strong emotions, which often means the labels should be graphic rather than text-based.
Consumer advocates say it’s best practice to design the risk out of products rather than to rely on warning labels to protect people."...
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