Austria: New Labeling Rules Require Disclosure of “Shrinkflation”

Global Legal Monitor from the Law Library of Congress

05/14/2026 12:54 PM EDT

On April 1, 2026, the Anti-Cheat Package Act (Anti-Mogelpackungs-Gesetz) entered into force in Austria. The law targets the problem of “shrinkflation,” defined as the practice of reducing a product’s content while maintaining packaging size and price, thereby increasing the price per unit.Labeling and Notice RequirementsThe law imposes new requirements for retailers and manufacturers. It applies …

 

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