Warning statements on labels or advice notes for fertilisers
10 Warning statements on labels or advice notes for fertilisers
This regulation specifies the warning statements that must be shown on—
a label affixed to, or marked on, packaged fertiliser under regulation 7; and
an advice note supplied with unpackaged fertiliser under regulation 8.
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing biuret is as follows—
if the fertiliser contains more than 10 grams but not more than 20 grams of biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. Repeated foliar sprays may cause damage to citrus.";
if the fertiliser contains more than 20 grams but not more than 30 grams of biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. It is not recommended for repeated foliar application on horticultural crops.";
if the fertiliser contains more than 30 grams of biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. It is not recommended for foliar application except on turf.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing molybdenum (Mo) in excess of 10 milligrams per kilogram of the fertiliser, other than fertiliser also containing copper (Cu) in an equivalent or greater amount than molybdenum, is––
"WARNING––excessive application of molybdenum to pasture can be harmful to stock animals. Plant levels of molybdenum can be high for up to 4 weeks after application. It is advisable to keep stock animals off areas to which this product has been applied for 4 weeks.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing selenium (Se) in excess of 10 milligrams per kilogram of the fertiliser is—
"WARNING––excessive use of this product can be toxic to livestock. This product should not be used if a selenium deficiency does not exist in stock animals grazing on the area where it is to be applied. This product must not be applied at a rate greater than that stated on the label or advice note.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing cadmium (Cd) in excess of 1 milligram per kilogram of the fertiliser is––
"WARNING––this product contains cadmium. Its use may result in accumulation of cadmium in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing mercury (Hg) in excess of 0×2 milligrams per kilogram of the fertiliser is––
"WARNING––this product contains mercury. Its use may result in accumulation of mercury in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser containing lead (Pb) in excess of 20 milligrams per kilogram of the fertiliser is––
"WARNING––this product contains lead. Its use may result in accumulation of lead in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
The warning statement required for fertiliser sold in a solid form—
in any quantity without packaging; or
in a package weighing more than 5 kilograms—
is––
"WARNING—the dust from this product may act as an irritant. Avoid inhalation and contact with the eyes and skin.".
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