Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Seed Treatment

Bulletin 638


Requirements Under The Federal And State Seed Laws For Labeling Of Treated Seed

Information required to be shown on the label: A word or statement in type no smaller than 8 point indicating that the seed have been treated.

The commonly accepted, coined, chemical or abbreviated chemical (generic) name of the applied substance and the rate of application.

A caution statement if the substance used in such treatment in the amount remaining with the seed is harmful to humans or other vertebrate animals.

Seed treatment with a mercurial or similarly toxic substance, shall be labeled to show a statement such as Poison Treated in red. In addition, the label shall show a representation of a skull and crossbones.

Seed treated with less toxic substances, if the amount remaining with the seed is harmful to humans or other vertebrate animals shall be labeled to show a caution statement in type no smaller than 8 point such as Do Not Use for Food, Feed or Oil.

Figures shown are minimum labeling requirements and the label may contain additional information such as Purpose of Treatment, Antidotes, Safety Precautions and Procedure to Follow in Case of an Accident.


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