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Pesticide Labeling

Pesticide Labeling. F.M. Fishel, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor UF/IFAS Dept. of Agronomy. Today’s Outline. Why are labels important? What is the process for label approval? What are the parts of the label? Understanding the label quiz.

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Pesticide Labeling

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  1. Pesticide Labeling F.M. Fishel, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor UF/IFAS Dept. of Agronomy

  2. Today’s Outline • Why are labels important? • What is the process for label approval? • What are the parts of the label? • Understanding the label quiz.

  3. Understanding the pesticide label is the first consideration when using the product.

  4. Purpose of Labeling Communication between the manufacturer and user

  5. What does it cost to get a pesticide labeled and who pays the cost???

  6. A pesticide manufacturer pays on average between 50 and 100 million dollars to get a product to the market place.

  7. That’s the most expensive book I’ve ever read!!!

  8. Who decides if a pesticide is acceptable to go to market?

  9. Start Patent review Chemical research Toxicology screening Market research Synthesis in a test tube Secondary screening Advanced toxicology Registration package compiled Field development & product performance, Laboratory & field testing The decision to commercialize EPA product manager reviews with their technical support group Applicant submits data package to EPA (about 142 various tests)

  10. Commercial label accepted Entire process is 5 to 9 years!

  11. What are the odds of a chemical ever reaching the marketplace as a pesticide? ??? ???

  12. 1 in 35,000 chemicals survive the process from the laboratory to the market.

  13. Parts of Labeling Signal Word Brand Name Child Warning Storage and Disposal Statement of Practical Treatment Restricted-Use Designation Name & Address of Manufacturer Registration Number Directions for Use Ingredient Statement Environmental Hazards Formulation Establishment Number Net contents Physical or Chemical Hazards Entry Statement Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

  14. Parts of Labeling • 4 basic parts • safety information • environmental information • product information • use information

  15. Safety Information • Child Hazard Warning • Signal Word • Statement of Practical Treatment • Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals • Personal Protective Equipment

  16. Environmental Information • Environmental Hazards

  17. Product Information • Use Classification • Brand Name • Ingredients Statement • Net Contents • Formulation • Physical or Chemical Hazards • EPA Establishment and Registration Numbers • Name and Address of Manufacturer • Limited Warranty and Disclaimer

  18. Use Information • Directions for Use • Storage and Disposal

  19. Contact Info:Fred Fishel, Ph.D.UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office(352) 392-4721weeddr@ifas.ufl.eduhttp://pested.ifas.ufl.edu/

  20. http://pested.ifas.ufl.edu/

  21. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI071

  22. You have to read the label!

  23. Pesticide Label Quiz

  24. Pesticide Label Quiz • Ferti-lome Liquid Carbaryl Garden Spray • Carbaryl • CAUTION • Call doctor; have person sip water

  25. Pesticide Label Quiz • Aquatic/estuarine invertebrates/honeybees • 4 teaspoons/1 gallon • 1 pint/15 gallons • Long-sleeved shirt/long pants/shoes + socks/latex or rubber gloves

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