Abstract: A description is given of a multi-ply label for applying information to primary or secondary packages, having a marking area which is enlarged with respect to the package areas, comprising a flat base element which is suitable for fixing the label on the package to be labeled, or which is itself part of the package, one or more flat information carriers, which are fixed to the base element such that they can be folded, and a hold-closed means which can be activated and deactivated and which prevents the label being folded out or turned over unintentionally and, if necessary, components which permit the security closure of the package.