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3 A GUIDE TO LABELLING OF PESTICIDES maximum number of applications per use season, and when not to use it, e.g. during the flowering period of the crop. Where to use the product - which crops, targets, areas and where not to use it. Any limitations, such as susceptible crops or varieties, weather conditions and harvest interval. Statement on re-entry (the time required before re-entering a treated area). Necessary application equipment. Compatibility with other products, where appropriate. Warning notice on phyto-toxicity and different pesticides should not be mixed in one spray solution. Instructions for cleaning application equipment and PPE. 12. In the case of a pesticide to be used on food crops, the recommended minimum time interval between the last application and harvesting of the crop. D. Hazard Statements NOTE 13. A hazard statement is a phrase assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazards of a pesticide product, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. FAO recommends using Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard statements on the pesticide label. Three types of hazards are generally shown on the pesticide label: - Physical hazards (e.g. flammability, corrosiveness) - Health hazards (e.g. acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, eye and skin irritation) - Environmental hazards (e.g. for aquatic organisms) Physical hazards defined in the GHS relevant to pesticides include flammable gases , flammable aerosols , gases under pressure , flammable liquids , flammable solids , self-heating substances and mixtures , substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases , oxidising liquids , oxidising solids , organic peroxides and corrosive to metals . Health hazards defined in the GHS relevant to pesticides include acute toxicity, oral , acute toxicity, dermal , acute toxicity, inhalation , skin corrosion/irritation , serious eye damage/eye irritation , respiratory or skin sensitisation , specific target organ systemic toxicity-single exposure and aspiration hazard . Environmental hazards defined in the GHS relevant to pesticides include hazardous to the aquatic environment . Hazard statement and hazard symbol in Appendix

4 should be placed closely together on the pesticide label. Hazard symbol should be in the shape of a square set at a point, and should have a black symbol on a white background with a red frame. The exact 渔农自然护理署 植物及除害剂监理科 Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Plant and Pesticides Regulatory Division PPRD15G07E (08/2017)

4 A GUIDE TO LABELLING OF PESTICIDES size of the hazard symbol pictogram will depend on the size of the pesticide container/label, but should not be less than

10 x

10 mm. E. Precautionary Statements 14. Precautionary statements are necessary to guide the applicator in taking proper precautions to protect humans or animals that could be exposed to pesticides. Appropriate precautionary pictograms (see Appendix 5) should also be used in addition to written instructions and precautionary statements. Precautionary pictograms on a pesticide label visualise the main precautions that should be taken when handling, applying or storing a pesticide. They describe recommended measures that should be taken to minimise or prevent adverse effects resulting from handling, applying or storing a pesticide. They have been specifically designed for pesticide products.NOTE The use of protective clothing and equipment should be prescribed on the label when necessary. Examples for aerosol spray and liquid spray: For aerosol spray: Check for damage and leaks. 检查罐身有否损坏及漏气等情况. Shake well before use. 使用前摇匀. Make sure that users open the windows, maintain adequate ventilation and turn off the air-conditioner(s) before use. 使用前确保窗户打开,保持空气流通,并 关掉冷气. Do not spray on human beings, plants, animals, kitchen utensils and exposed food preparation areas. Remove pets, birds and cover aquariu........