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Regulation 31(2) and (3)

SCHEDULE 9Information to be included on labels

1.  The identity of the active substance in the biocidal product and its concentration in metric units.

2.  The authorisation or registration number allocated to the biocidal product by the Executive.

3.  The type of formulation of the biocidal product, namely whether it is in the form of a powder, granules, a solid, a liquid concentrate or some other form.

4.  The use for which the biocidal product is authorised or registered.

5.  Directions for use of the biocidal product, including its dose rate in metric units.

6.  Particulars of likely direct or indirect adverse side effects and any directions for first aid.

7.  Directions for safe disposal of the biocidal product and its packaging, including any prohibition on the re-use of packaging.

8.  The number or other reference assigned by the manufacturer of the biocidal product to the batch of biocidal products with which that biocidal product was made and the expiry date relevant to normal conditions of storage.

9.  The period of time needed for the biocidal effect.

10.  The interval to be observed between—

(a)applications of the biocidal product;

(b)application and the next use of the article, material or substance treated by the biocidal product; or

(c)application and the next access by humans or animals to the area where the biocidal product has been used,

including particulars of decontamination means and measures and duration of necessary ventilation of treated areas.

11.  Instructions for adequate cleaning of equipment for use with the biocidal product.

12.  Instructions concerning precautionary measures during use, storage and transport, such as personal protective equipment to be used, measures for protection against fire, covering of furniture, removal of food and feedingstuff and directions to prevent animal exposure to the biocidal product.

13.  Any restriction on the category of persons who may use the biocidal product.

14.  Information on any specific dangers to the environment, including protection of non-target organisms and avoidance of contamination of water.