nettoinnhold

Nettoinnhold, or net contents, refers to the amount of product contained in a package, excluding the packaging itself. It is typically expressed in metric units such as grams (g), kilograms (kg), milliliters (ml), or liters (l). The concept is used to inform consumers and to enable price comparisons. It contrasts with bruttoinnhold, which includes the packaging in the displayed weight or volume.

Nettoinnhold represents the actual quantity that a buyer purchases and is determined by measuring the product inside the package under defined conditions. In many jurisdictions, the net quantity must be declared on pre-packaged goods and may be subject to regulatory tolerances and measurement standards. For liquids, the volume is specified as a net amount, sometimes at a standard temperature.

On product labels, nettoinnhold is shown together with the appropriate unit, for example "nettoinnhold 500 g" or "nettoinnhold 1,5 L." Some products may present the quantity as a number of units rather than a weight or volume, depending on the packaging and local rules.

Regulatory context varies by country, but the principle is widely used, particularly for foods, beverages, cosmetics, medicines, and household products. Clear net content labeling helps prevent misleading packaging, supports fair trade, and assists consumers in comparing products and assessing value. The term is common in Nordic languages and is aligned with European packaging and consumer-protection practices.