Agrochemicals: Label Guidance

Agrochemicals: Label Guidance

Agrochemicals are very useful in the farm industry, but can be hazardous if used incorrectly. Therefore, reading and following labels is essential to keep you and others safe. It is a federal violation to use products inconsistently with package labeling.

Agrochemicals Preparedness Factsheet

Related Websites

Chemicals/Pesticides: Labels
Materials that can be used to teach farm workers how to read labels.
National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
Hazardous Materials Identification System
Information that must be included on Hazardous Materials Identification System signs.
Texas A&M University College of Science
Interpretation of Chemical Labels
Labeling requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Voluntary labeling standards of the American National Standard Institute.
Texas A&M University College of Science
NFPA Chemical Hazard Label
How to read National Fire Protection Association labels.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Preparedness Resources

Label Guidance Resources

Pesticides: Learning About Labels
Lists information found on pesticide labels, where to find it, and how to use it.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Read the Label First: Protect Your Household
Document with key safety points for chemicals used in the home.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Reading Pesticide Labels
Instructions on identifying and understanding information on a pesticide label.
Ohio State University Extension