Labels for packaged fertilisers
7 Labels for packaged fertilisers
A fertiliser that is sold in a packaged form must have a label affixed to, or marked on, each package covering or containing the fertiliser in a secure and durable manner.
A label referred to in subregulation (1) must—
state the name of the fertiliser; and
state the quantity (by weight or volume) of the fertiliser covered by or contained in the package; and
state the name and full business address of the Australian wholesale dealer or the seller of the fertiliser; and
contain the warning statements required by regulation 10 for that fertiliser.
The information on the label must—
be in English; and
be in letters and figures not less than 2 millimetres high.
The information on the label may also be given in a language other than English.
Note
Section 18(1)(a) of the Act prohibits the sale of a fertiliser unless it is accompanied by a label or advice note which complies with these Regulations. In the case of a corporation, a penalty of 400 penalty units applies and in any other case, a penalty of 200 penalty units applies.
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