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Labelling codes

Agricultural

  • Introduction to preparing a label and the label approval process
  • Label content
  • Label presentation and layout

Specific labelling requirements

  • Australian and New Zealand harmonised labelling for aerosol products
  • Directions for use table headings
  • Home garden and domestic pest-control products
  • Labelling of antifouling paints
  • Organophosphorous and carbamate compounds requiring an anticholinesterase compound statement
  • Spray drift labelling
  • Uniform expression of active constituents

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Agricultural Labelling Code

  • Globally harmonized system of classification and labelling

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