S.I. No. 370/1985 -- European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations, 1985.

S.I. No. 370/1985 -- European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations, 1985. 1985 370

S.I. No. 370/1985:

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF PESTICIDES) REGULATIONS, 1985.

I, AUSTIN DEASY, Minister for Agriculture, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving effect to Council Directive No. 78/631/EEC of 26 June, 1978², Council Directive 81/187/EEC of 26 March 1981³, and Commission Directive 84/291/EEC of 18 April, 1984⁴, hereby make the following Regulations:

²O.J. No. L88/29 2/4/1981

³O.J. No. L144/1 30/5/1984

⁴O.J. No. L196/1 16/8/1967

1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations, 1985.

(2) These Regulations shall come into operation on the 2nd day of December, 1985.

2. In these Regulations--

"carcinogenic", "corrosive", "dangerous for the environment", "the environment", "explosive", "extremely flammable", "flammable", "highly flammable", "irritant", "oxidising", "preparations", and "substances" have the same meanings as in the Directive of 1967, as amended by the Directive of 1979;

"the Directive of 1967" means Council Directive No. 67/548/EEC of 27 June, 1967¹^;

"the Directive of 1978 means Council Directive No. 78/631/EEC of 26 June, 1978²^;;

"the Directive of 1979" means Council Directive No. 79/831/EEC of 18 September, 1979⁵;

"Annex I" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex II to the Directive of 1967, as amended by Commission Directive 8¾67/EEC of 29 July 1983⁶;

¹O.J. No. L206/13 29/7/1978

²O.J. No. L88/29 2/4/1981

⁵O.J. No. L259/10 15/1/1979

⁶O.J. No. L257/1 16/9/1983

"Annex II" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex III to the Directive of 1967, as amended by Council Directive 73/146/EEC of 21 May 1973⁷ and Commission Directives 76/907/EEC of 14 July 1976⁸, 79/370/EEC of 30 January 1979⁹ and 8¾67/EEC of 29 July 1983⁶;

⁷O.J. No. L167/1 25/6/1973

⁸O.J. No. L360/1 30/12/1976

⁹O.J. No. L88/1 7/4/1979

⁶O.J. No. L257/1 16/9/1983

"Annex III" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex IV to the Directive of 1967, as amended by Commission Directives 76/907/EEC of 14 July 1976⁸, 79/370/EEC of 30 January 1979⁹ and 8¾67/EEC of 29 July 1983⁶;

⁸O.J. No. L360/1 30/12/1976

⁹O.J. No. L88/1 7/4/1979

⁶O.J. No. L257/1 16/9/1983

"Annex IV" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex V to the Directive of 1978;

"Annex V" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex I to the Directive of 1978;

"Annex VI" (which is set out in the Schedule hereto) means Annex III to the Directive of 1978 as amended by Commission Directive 84/291/EEC of 18 April 1984¹⁰;

¹⁰O.J. No. L144/1 30/5/1984

"Annex VII" means Annex VII set out in the Schedule hereto, which comprises additional safety advice in accordance with Article 6 (5) of the Directive of 1978;

"the Minister" means the Minister for Agriculture;

"authorised officer" means an officer of the Minister appointed in writing by the Minister to be an authorised officer for the purpose of these Regulations;

"placing on the market" has the same meaning as in the Directive of 1967, as amended by the Directive of 1979;

"aircraft" includes hovercraft.

3. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this Regulation, these Regulations apply to any pesticide which is a pesticide for the purposes of the Directive of 1978.

(2) These regulations shall not apply to--

( a ) any medicine, narcotic or radioactive preparation;

( b ) the carriage of pesticides by rail, road, inland waterway, sea or air;

( c ) any pesticide intended for export to a country other than a Member State of the European Communities;

( d ) pesticides which are in transit subject to customs control and which do not undergo any processing or transformation.

4. (1) The placing on the market of a pesticide to which these Regulations apply in the form in which it is supplied to the user and intended for use as such is hereby prohibited unless, in relation to it, the requirements of these Regulations regarding classification, packaging and labelling are complied with.

(2) The placing on the market of a pesticide to which these Regulations apply is hereby prohibited if the packaging or any label used in relation to it has such indications as "non-toxic", "harmless" or other similar indications.

(3) The placing on the market of a pesticide to which these Regulations apply in a package of any class or description is hereby prohibited unless three samples of such package (including any label or container used with the package) have been previously submitted to the Minister for examination by him and the Minister is, as a result of the examination, satisfied that the package, label or container complies with the requirements of these Regulations.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of this Regulation, in the case of a pesticide which is on the market on or before the commencement of these Regulations, the pesticide shall no longer be placed on the market or used unless the package (including any label or container used with the package) is submitted for approval at a time to be specified by the Minister and is approved by him.

5. Pesticides to which these Regulations apply shall be classified as being or not being carcinogenic, corrosive, dangerous for the environment, explosive, extremely flammable, highly flammable, irritant, mutagenic, oxidising or teratogenic according to the degree of hazard and the specific nature of the relevant risks, in accordance with Article 4 of the Directive of 1967 (as amended by the Directive of 1979), on the basis of the information specified and the methods mentioned in Article 3 of the Directive of 1967 (as amended by the Directive of 1979).

6. (1) (a) Subject to subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, in addition to complying with the requirements of Regulation 5 of these Regulations, pesticides to which these Regulations apply shall be classified as to their toxicity, and such classification shall be made in the manner specified in Article 3 of the Directive of 1978, and in making such classification whichever of the reference values specified in subparagraph (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph (1) of the said article 3 is appropriate shall be used, and values shall be determined and tests shall be carried out, in accordance with the requirements of that paragraph.

(b) Subject to subparagraph (c) of this paragraph where a pesticide to which these Regulations apply contains not more than one active substance, it may, with the consent of the Minister, be classified as to its toxicity by means of a calculation in accordance with Annexes V and VI, and where Annex VI does not contain LD₅₀ figures for particular pesticides, the LD₅₀ figures specified in the WHO Recommended Classification of Pesticides by Hazard, Guidelines to Classification 1984-85 (World Health Organisation VBC/84.2) shall be used.

( c ) a pesticide to which these Regulations apply shall only be classified in the manner mentioned in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph if--

(i) it satisfies the requirement of subparagraph (a) or (b) of Article 3 (2) of the Directive of 1978;

and

(ii) the assumption specified in the said Article 3 (2) can be made on the grounds so specified.

( d ) If when making a classification pursuant to the requirements of subparagraphs (b) of this Regulation, facts appear which leave the correctness of the classification open to doubt, the Minister may require the calculation to be replaced by toxicological tests referred to in Article 3 (4) of the Directive of 1978.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this Regulation, where the conditions specified in Article 3 (5) of the Directive of 1978 apply, additional toxicological data may be taken into account for the purpose of the classification of pesticides to which these Regulations apply.

7. (1) Where a pesticide is classified in compliance with the requirements of Regulation 6, the person on whose behalf the classification is made shall send to the Minister for consideration by him three copies of an accurate record of the studies conducted and information used to propose a classification or classifications and to establish the nature and extent of foreseeable risks which the handling or use of the pesticide entails, together with relevant supporting documentation and materials, as may be specified from time to time by the Minister, together with the particulars of any safety precautions or other recommendations and the conclusions reached as a result of the studies, information and materials.

(2) ( a ) In the case of a pesticide which is on the market on or before the commencement of these regulations, the pesticide shall no longer be placed on the market or used unless the record and the information, documentation and material to which it relates are submitted for approval at a time to be specified by the Minister and are approved by him.

( b ) In the case of a pesticide which is not on the market on or before the commencement of these Regulations, the pesticide shall not be placed on the market or used unless the record and the information, documentation and materials to which it relates have been approved by the Minister.

8. (1) The packaging of a pesticide to which these regulations apply together with the fastenings or containers used in such packaging and the materials constituting such packaging or fastenings shall comply with the requirements of Article 5 of the Directive of 1978.

(2) Where the packaging of a pesticide to which these Regulations apply includes an inner liner, except where the liner is used as a seal to protect rodenticide baits, it shall not be detachable from the rest of the packaging unless it itself complies with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Regulation.

(3) In addition to complying with paragraph (1) of this Regulation--

( a ) packages containing a pesticide to which these regulations apply shall be closed with a distinctive seal in such a way that when the package is opened for the first time the seal is irreparably damaged, and

( b ) containers containing such a pesticide, having a capacity not exceeding three litres and containing a pesticide intended for domestic or garden use shall have fastenings designed (such as by requiring at least three simultaneous actions to open them) to resist their being opened by children.

9. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4) of this Regulation, the label on or attached to packaging mentioned in Regulation 8 (1) of these Regulations shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of Article 7 of the Directive of 1978 or the requirements specified in Article 7 (5) of that Directive and which, if complied with, are to be regarded as satisfying the labelling requirements of that Directive.

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of this Regulation, where a package is either too small or is otherwise unsuitable for labelling in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (3) of Article 7 of the Directive of 1978, a label shall be attached thereto and be as large as practicable.

(3) A label shall not be required under this Regulation where the particulars referred to in Article 7 (2) of the Directive of 1978 are shown on the packaging itself in the manner specified in that Article.

(4) Where--

( a ) the packaging is either too small or is unsuitable to enable all the information required by paragraph (1) of this Regulation to be shown on the container itself or on a label on or attached thereto, or

( b ) packaging contains a pesticide which has been classified pursuant to these Regulations as being neither very toxic nor toxic and the quantity so contained is small and presents no danger to persons handling the pesticide or who are otherwise concerned,

the labelling required by paragraph (1) of this Regulation shall be in a manner which for the time being stands approved of for the purposes of this paragraph by the Minister and which he considers appropriate.

(5) Subject to Article 7 (5) of the Directive of 1978, where packaging mentioned in Regulation 8 (1) of these Regulations comprises an outer pack and one or more inner containers, the inner container shall not, or none of such containers shall, as may be appropriate, be sold or offered for sale separately from the outer pack unless it or each of them, as may be appropriate, is also labelled in accordance with this Regulation.

(6) The following information shall be stated clearly and in an indelible form on all packaging which is packaging mentioned in Regulation 8 (1) of these Regulations or on a label on or attached to such packaging in the Irish language or in the English language or in both the Irish and English languages:

( a ) the trade or proprietary name (if any) of the relevant pesticide;

( b ) the common name of each of the active substances contained in the pesticide according to the International Standards Organisation, or, if not available, according to the British Standards Institute, or, if a common name is not available, the chemical name according to rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry;

( c ) the amount of each active substance so contained expressed:--

(i) for pesticides which are solids, aerosols, volatile liquids (maximum boiling point 50°C) or vicious liquids (tower limit I Pa sat 20°C), as a percentage by weight,

(ii) for other liquids, as a percentage by weight and in grams per litre at 20°C),

(iii) for gases, as a percentage by volume,

(iv) for phenoxy alkyl acids, their amides, esters and salts, on an acid equivalent basis;

( d ) in case the pesticide contains either a very toxic, a toxic, a harmful or a corrosive substance, other than an active substance, or in case the pesticide contains a solvent and in relation to such substance or the solvent a concentration limit referred to in Article 6 (2) (d) of the Directive of 1978 is exceeded, the name of the substance or the solvent;

( e ) the net quantity of the pesticide given in the manner specified in Article 6 (2)( e ) of the Directive of 1978;

( f ) the batch number of the formulation;

( g ) an indication of the nature of the formulation;

( h ) the clearance number of the formulation;

( i ) in the case of pesticides which are pesticides first mentioned in Article 6 (2) ( b ) of the Directive of 1978, the name and address of the manufacturer or any other person placing the pesticide on the market;

( j ) (i) the symbols and indications as specified in Annex I.

(ii) an indication of the special risks referred to in Article 6 (2) ( b ) of the Directive of 1978, selected from among those contained in Annex II,

(iii) safety advice concerning the use of the pesticide and which--

(I) is shown and is selected in accordance with the requirements of Article 6 (4) of the Directive of 1978, and

(II) complies with the indications referred to in Annexes III and IV, and

(III) is additional advice in accordance with article 6 (5) of the Directive of 1978 as set out in Annex VII to these Regulations; and

( k ) in case the package contains a pesticide which is very toxic, toxic or harmful within the meaning of Article 3 of the Directive of 1978, a statement that the packaging must not be re-used for any purpose, except in the case of containers which are specifically designed for re-use, recharging or refilling by the manufacturer or distributor.

10. The provisions of Regulations 8 arid 9 are in addition to, and not in substitution for, the provisions of the European Communities (Aerosol Dispensers) Regulations, 1977 ( S.I. No. 144 of 1977 ) and the Packaged Goods (Quantity Control) Regulations, 1981 ( S.I. No. 39 of 1981 ).

11. (1) Where the Minister is satisfied that it is established on the basis mentioned in Article 10 (1) of the Directive of 1978 that a pesticide constitutes a danger to health or safety, he may either prohibit the placing on the market of the pesticide or permit its being so placed only if conditions specified by him are complied with.

(2) Where, subsequent to the placing on the market of a pesticide approved by the Minister in accordance with these Regulations, additional toxicological data become available and additional facts become apparent, in accordance with Article 3 (5) of the Directive of 1978, the classification, packaging, labelling and approval of the pesticide may be subject to review by the Minister on the basis of such additional toxicological data and such additional facts.

12. Where a person proposes to import a pesticide to which these Regulations apply, notice of the intended importation shall be given in writing to the Minister by or on behalf of the importer specifying--

( a ) the brand name of the pesticide,

( b ) the port, airport or other place at which it is expected to land or otherwise bring into the State the pesticide,

( c ) the date on which the pesticide is expected to be so landed or otherwise brought into the State,

( d ) the number of packs which the relevant consignment comprises (if it comprises more than one),

( e ) the pack size (given by reference to volume or weight) of the consignment or, in case the consignment comprises more than one pack, the pack size (so given) of each such pack, and

( f ) the destination to which the pesticide is consigned or, in lieu thereof, an address at which the pesticide may be examined, sampled, tested or inspected pursuant to paragraph (1) of Regulation 13.

13. (1) Subject to paragraph (5) of this Regulation, an authorised officer may at any reasonable time enter--

( a ) any place or premises in which he has reasonable grounds for believing that a pesticide is being manufactured, placed on the market, stored or used,

( b ) any railway wagon, vehicle, ship, vessel, aircraft, container or other thing in which he has reasonable grounds for believing that a pesticide is being either transported, stored or used

and there or at any other place--

(i) make such examinations, tests and inspections, and

(ii) take samples of any pesticide which he finds in the course of his inspection and which he believes is or may be a pesticide to which these Regulations apply,

as he may consider appropriate and provided the quantity which a sample taken pursuant to this Regulation comprises is reasonable.

(2) A person who has in any place, on any premises or in any railway wagon, vehicle, ship, vessel, aircraft, container or other thing a pesticide to which these Regulations apply shall at all reasonable times--

( a ) afford to an authorised officer such facilities and assistance as are reasonably necessary for an inspection and taking of samples pursuant to this Regulation,

( b ) give an authorised officer any information which he may reasonably require regarding the purchase, importation, sale or use of any such pesticide and which is within the person's knowledge or procurement,

( c ) produce to an authorised officer any document relating to the raw materials used in the formulation of any pesticide which the authorised officer may reasonably require and when produced permit the officer to inspect and take extracts from the document.

(3) In addition to the foregoing any person who carries on the business of manufacturing, formulating, packaging, processing or marketing a pesticide for the purposes of the Directive of 1978 shall--

( a ) keep records of all transactions regarding the pesticide,

( b ) produce at the request of an authorised officer any records, books or other documents relating to such business which are in his possession or under his control,

( c ) permit such an officer to inspect and take extracts from such records, books or other documents and give to the officer any information which is within his knowledge or under his control and which such officer may reasonably require in relation to any entries therein,

( d ) afford to any such an officer such facilities and assistance as are reasonably necessary for inspecting the stock of any pesticide on any premises on which such person carries on such a business,

( e ) give to such an officer any information he may reasonably require in relation to such transactions, including, in particular, information which he may reasonably require regarding any pesticide specified by him.

(4) Where a sample is taken pursuant to this Regulation, the authorised officer concerned shall divide the sample into not more than three parts each of which he shall seal and mark.

(5) In proceedings for an offence under these Regulations, the result of any test, examination or analysis of, or any report on, a sample taken pursuant to this Regulation shall not be adduced unless before the proceedings were instituted one of the parts into which the sample was divided (as required by paragraph. (4) of this Regulation) was left with, or sent by registered post to, the defendant or his agent.

(6) An authorised officer shall be furnished with a certificate of his appointment as an authorised officer and when exercising any power conferred on him by these Regulations, shall, if requested by any person affected, produce the certificate to that person.

14. (1) An authorised officer may seize and retain, or seize, remove and retain any pesticide which he believes is a pesticide to which these Regulations apply and in relation to which the authorised officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is or has been a failure to comply with any provision of these Regulations.

(2) An authorised officer may by a notice in writing given to the owner or to the person in apparent charge or control of a pesticide which has been seized under this Regulation--

( a ) require things specified in the notice to be done in relation to the pesticide before it is released by an authorised officer,

( b ) either--

(i) require the disposal of the pesticide by the person to whom the notice is given, in a manner specified in the notice and at the expense of the owner, or

(ii) indicate the authorised officer's intentions of disposing of the pesticide at the expense of the owner,

such disposal to be, in either case, such as will prevent the said pesticide from being placed on the market or used,

and in case a notice given under this paragraph requires specified things to be done in relation to a pesticide, the authorised officer shall retain control of the pesticide to which the notice relates until the requirements of the notice have been complied with.

(3) Where a notice is given under this Regulation, a person shall not, without the consent of the authorised officer by whom the notice was given sell, move, dispose of or otherwise interfere with the pesticide in any way pending compliance with the requirements of the notice.

(4) Any person who is aggrieved by a notice given under paragraph (2) of this Regulation which requires the pesticide to which it relates to be disposed of or indicates an intention to dispose of such pesticide may, not later than the expiration of the period of seven days beginning on the date of the notice, appeal to the District Court against the notice.

(5) ( a ) Where an appeal is made to the District Court under paragraph (4) of this Regulation, that court, if it is satisfied that--

(i) the pesticide to which the relevant notice under this Regulation relates is one to which Regulation 3 (1) of these Regulations applies, and

(ii) if such pesticide were released, it might be placed on the market or used for purposes not authorised under Regulation 3 (2) of these Regulations, and

(iii) there has been a failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations--

shall order that the pesticide be disposed of in the manner specified in the notice, or in such other manner as may be specified in the court's order and which, in the opinion of the court, will prevent the pesticide from being used or placed on the market.

( b ) Where an order made by the District Court under this paragraph requires the pesticide to which it relates to be disposed of by an authorised officer, the cost of such disposal shall be recoverable by the Minister as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction from the person who was the owner of the product at the time of its seizure under this Regulation.

(6) A notice under this Regulation shall not come into force unless--

( a ) in case an appeal is taken against the notice, the appeal is withdrawn,

( b ) in any other case, the period during which such an appeal may be taken has expired.

15. (1) A person who contravenes Regulation 4 of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000, or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both.

(2) A person who fails to comply with the requirements of Regulations 7, 11 (1) or 12 or paragraphs (2) or (3) of Regulation 13 of these Regulations or who obstructs or interferes with an authorised officer in the course of exercising a power conferred on him by the said Regulation 13 or Regulation 14 of these Regulations shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000, or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both.

16. (1) An offence under these Regulations may be prosecuted by the Minister.

(2) In proceedings for an offence under Regulation 15 (1) of these Regulations it shall be a defence for the defendant to prove that the pesticide to which the offence relates was either in stock or purchased by him during the twelve month period following the date of approval of the pesticide by the Minister in accordance with Regulation 7 (2).

17. The Minister may from time to time make Regulations fixing a scale of fees to be paid in relation to the submission to the Minister of any dossier, declaration, proposal or other document required to be submitted by these Regulations.

SCHEDULE

ANNEX I

(Annex II to Council Directive 67/548/EEC as amended)

SYMBOLS AND INDICATIONS

E		O

Explosive		Oxidizing

F		F+

Highly flammable		Extremely flammable

T		T+

Toxic		Very toxic

	C

	Corrosive

Xn		Xi

Harmful		Irritant

ANNEX II

(Annex III to Council Directive 67/548/EEC (as amended))

NATURE OF SPECIAL RISKS

R1	Explosive when dry.
R2	Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R3	Extreme risk of explosion by shock, fire or other source of ignition.
R4	Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds.
R5	Heating may cause an explosion.
R6	Explosive with or without contact with air.
R7	May cause fire.
R8	Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R9	Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
R10	Flammable.
R11	Highly flammable.
R12	Extremely flammable.
R13	Extremely flammable liquefied gas.
R14	Reacts violently with water.
R15	Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases.
R16	Explosive when mixed with oxidising substances.
R17	Spontaneously flammable in air.
R18	In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
R19	May form explosive peroxides.
R20	Harmful by inhalation.
R21	Harmful in contact with skin.
R22	Harmful if swallowed.
R23	Toxic by inhalation.
R24	Toxic in contact with skin.
R25	Toxic if swallowed.
R26	Very toxic by inhalation.
R27	Very toxic in contact with skin.
R28	Very toxic if swallowed.
R29	Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R30	Can become highly flammable in use.
R31	Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R32	Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R33	Danger of cumulative effects.
R34	Causes burns.
R35	Causes severe burns.
R36	Irritating to eyes.
R37	Irritating to respiratory system.
R38	Irritating to skin.
R39	Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R40	Possible risks of irreversible effects.
R41	Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R42	May cause sensitisation by inhalation.
R43	May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R44	Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
R45	May cause cancer.
R46	May cause heritable genetic damage.
R47	May cause birth defects.
R48	Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
Combination of R-Phases
R14/15	Reacts violently with water, liberating highly flammable gases.
R15/29	Contact with water liberates toxic, highly flammable gas.
R20/21	Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R2½2	Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R20/22	Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R20/2½2	Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R23/24	Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R24/25	Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R23/25	Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R23/24/25	Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R26/27	Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R27/28	Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R26/27/28	Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37	Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R37/38	Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R36/38	Irritating to eyes and skin.
R36/37/38	Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

ANNEX III

(Annex IV to Council Directive 67/548/EEC as amended)

SAFETY ADVICE

S1	Keep locked up.
S2	Keep out of reach of children.
S3	Keep in a cool place.
S4	Keep away from living quarters.
S5	Keep contents under . . . (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer).
S6	Keep under . . . (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer).
S7	Keep container tightly closed.
S8	Keep container dry.
S9	Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S12	Do not keep the container sealed.
S13	Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S14	Keep away from . . . (incompatible materials to be indicted by the manufacturer).
S15	Keep away from heat.
S16	Keep away from sources of ignition -- No smoking.
S17	Keep away from combustible material.
S18	Handle and open container with care.
S20	When using do not eat or drink.
S21	When using do not smoke.
S22	Do not breathe dust.
S23	Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
S24	Avoid contact with skin.
S25	Avoid contact with eyes.
S26	In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S27	Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S28	After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of . . . (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S29	Do not empty into drains.
S30	Never add water to this product.
S33	Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S34	Avoid shock and friction.
S35	This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36	Wear suitable protective clothing.
S37	Wear suitable gloves.
S38	In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable, respiratory equipment.
S39	Wear eye/face protection.
S40	To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use . . . (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S41	In case of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe fumes.
S42	During fumigation/spraying, wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
S43	In the case of fire, use . . . (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk, add -- Never use water).
S44	If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
S45	In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the lavel where possible.
S46	If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label.
S47	Keep at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S48	Keep wetted with . . . (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer).
S49	Keep only in the original container.
S50	Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S51	Use only in well-ventilated areas. not recommended for interior use on large surface areas.
S52	Not recommended for interior use on large surfaces areas.
COMBINATION OF S-PHRASES
S½	Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S3/9	Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
S3/7/9	Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
S3/14	Keep in a cool place away from . . . (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer).
S3/9/14	Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from . . . (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).
S3/9/49	Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place.
S3/9/14/49	Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from . . .(incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).
S7/9	Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
S7/8	Keep container tightly closed and dry.
S20/21	When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S24/25	Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S36/37	Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S36/39	Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
S36/37/39	Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S37/39	Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S47/49	Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding . . .°C (to be specified by the manufacturer).

ANNEX IV

(Annex V to Council Directive 78/631)

SAFETY ADVICE

For pesticides classified as very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant, the following safety advice is compulsory:

No. in Annex IV to Directive 67/548/EEC.	Standard Phrases
S2	Keep out of reach of children
S20/21	When using do not eat, drink or smoke
S13	Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
For harmful pesticides:
S44	If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible)
For every toxic and toxic pesticides:
S45	In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
Depending on the particular nature of the risks of the pesticide, the following safety advice must also be given:
S22	Do not breathe dust
S23	Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
S27	Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
S36	Wear suitable protective clothing
S37	Wear suitable gloves
S42	During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment
When a pesticide is classified as corrosive, the following safety advice must also be given:
S28	After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ......(to be specified by the manufacturer)
S37	Wear suitable gloves
S39	Wear eye/face protection
When pesticide contains phosphoric acid esters, the following advice must also be given:
S28	After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of . . . (to be specified by the manufacturer)
If two or more phrases are required, they can be combined in accordance with Annex IV.

ANNEX V

(Annex I to Council Directive 78/631/EEC)

CLASSIFICATION BY CALCULATION OF PESTICIDES CONTAINING ONE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE

Pesticides containing one active substance and one or more inert vehicles and/or adjuvants shall be classified by means of the following formula:

where:

L = oral LD₅₀ of the active substance in the rat,

C= concentration of active substance in percentage by weight,

A = value determining the classification of the pesticide in accordance with Article 3 (1) (a).

ANNEX VI

(Annex III to Council Directive 78/631/EEC)

LIST OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES WITH INDICATIONS OF THEIR CONVENTIONAL LD₅₀ AND LD₅₀ VALUES

Explanatory notes

1. The values in italics are those that are to be taken into consideration for the purpose of applying the formula.

The other values are given for information in order to assign additional appropriate phrases indicating the nature of the special risk (R phrases) and safety advice (S phrases) that must appear on the label.

2. NR (not relevant). This indication means that the values are available but of no relevance for either the classification or the labelling of preparations: for example, percutaneous LD₅₀ values exceeding the maximum limits laid down.

EEC number	Substance	Conventional values of
Oral I.D₅₀ mg/kg	Cut. LD₅₀ mg/kg	Ihl LC₅₀ mg/¼h
015-079-00-7	Acephate	945	NR
605-008-00-3	2-Propenal (Acrolein)	46	562
	Alachlor	I 200	NR
602-048-00-3	Aldrin	46	98
006-025-00-3	Allethrin	920	NR
616-004-00-6	Allidochlor	700	360
603-015-00-6	2-Propen-1-ol	64	90
613-011-00-6	Aminotriazole	2 000
613-010-00-0	Ametryne	1 405	NR	NR
015-080-00-2	Amidithion	600
612-052-00-7	2-Aminobutane	380	2 500
006-018-00-5	Aminocarb	50	275
006-008-00-0	Antu	2
015-056-00-1	Azinphos-ethyl	12	250
015-039-00-9	Azinphos-methyl	16	250
006-020-00-6	Barban	1 300	NR	NR
	Barium carbonate	650
015-083-00-9	Bensulide	770	3 950
613-012-00-1	Bentazone	1 100	NR
006-036-00-3	Benzthiazuron	1 280
609-024-00-1	Binapacryl	421	720
609-032-00-5	Bromofenoxim	1 217	NR
	Bromophos	1 600	2 181
015-064-00-5	Bromophos-ethyl	71	1 000
608-006-00-0	Bromoxynil	190
602-044-00-1	Camphechlor	80	1 075
006-011-00-7	Carbaryl	300	NR
006-026-00-9	Carbofuran	8	120
015-044-00-6	Carbophenothion	32	27
602-047-00-8	Chlordane	460	700
606-019-00-6	Chlordecone	114	475
650-007-00-3	Chlordimeform	340	640
607-074-00-9	Chlorfenac	575	3 160
603-049-00-1	Chlorfenethol	930
607-075-00-4	Chlorfenprop-methyl	1 190
015-071-00-3	Chlorfenvinphos	10	108
606-014-00-9	Chlorophacinone	2	200
015-085-00-X	Chlorphonium	178	750
015-084-00-4	Chlorpyrifos	135	202
616-005-00-1	Chlorthiamid	757
607-057-00-6	Coumachlor	900
015-038-00-3	Coumaphos	16	860
607-059-00-7	Coumatetralyl	17
015-086-00-5	Coumithoate	67
	Crotoxyphos	74	202
613-004-00-8	Crimidine	1,25
015-074-00-X	Crufomate	770	2 000
613-013-00-7	Cyanazine	182	NR
015-087-00-0	Cyanophos	610	800
	Cycloheximide	2
015-070-00-8	Cyanthoate	3,2	105
050-002-00-0	Cyhexatin	540	2 200
607-039-00-8	2,4-D	375	1 500
613-008-00-X	Dazomet	640
607-083-00-8	2,4-DB	700	800
602-045-00-7	DDT	113	2 510
015-028-00-9	Demeton-O	1,7
015-030-00-X	Demeton-O-methyl	180
015-029-00-4	Demeton-S	1,7
015-031-00-5	Demeton-S-methyl	40	302
015-078-00-1	Demeton-S-methyl sulphone	37
613-007-00-4	Desmetryne	1 390	1 000
015-088-00-6	Dialifos	5	145
006-019-00-0	Diallate	395
015-040-00-4	Diazinon	300	900
602-021-00-6	1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane	170	1 420
015-068-00-7	Dichlofenthion	270	NR
606-018-00-0	Dichlone	1 300
602-012-00-7	1,2-Dichloroethane	670	2 800
607-045-00-0	Dichlorprop	800	1 400
015-019-00-X	Dichlorvos	56	107
603-044-00-4	Dicofol	690	1 870
015-073-00-4	Dicrotophos	22	181
602-049-00-9	Dieldrin	38	10
015-061-00-9	Dimefox	1	5
006-010-00-1	Dimetan	120
015-051-00-4	Dimethoate	425
006-040-00-5	Dimetilan	47	600
006-028-00-X	Dinobuton	140	NR
609-025-00-7	Dinoseb	58	200
609-023-00-6	Dinocap	980	NR
609-026-00-2	Salts and esters of dinoseb	60
609-030-00-4	Dinoterb	25
609-031-00-X	Salts and esters of dinoterb	25
006-029-00-5	Dioxacarb	90	3 000
015-063-00-X	Dioxathion	23	63
616-007-00-2	Diphenamid	970
015-060-00-3	Disulfoton	2,6	20
613-021-00-0	Dithianon	640
609-020-00-X	DNOC	25	200
607-076-00-X	Dodine	1 000	NR
650-008-00-9	Drazoxolon	126
602-052-00-5	Endosulfan	80	359
607-055-00-5	Endothal-sodium	51	750
015-049-00-3	Endothion	30	400
602-051-00-X	Endrin	7	60
015-036-00-2	EPN	14	25
006-030-00-0	EPTC	1 652	3 200
607-077-00-5	Erbon	1 120
015-047-00-2	Ethion	161	915
015-089-00-1	Ethoate-methyl	340	1 000
	Ethoprophos	62	26
611-003-00-7	Fenaminosulf	60	1 000
613-015-00-8	Fenazaflor	283	700
015-052-00-X	Fenchlorphos	1 740	2 000
015-054-00-0	Fenitrothion	503
607-047-00-1	Fenoprop	650
015-090-00-7	Fensulfothion	3,5	3,5
015-048-00-8	Fenthion	190	1 680
050-003-00-6	Fentin acetate	125	500
050-004-00-1	Fentin hydroxide	108
607-078-00-1	Fluenetil	6	4
616-002-00-5	Fluoroacetamide	13	80
015-091-00-2	Fonofos	8	25
015-057-00-7	Formothion	365
	Hexachloroacetone	1 550	2 980
	Heptachlor epoxide	34
602-046-00-2	Heptachlor	100	159
613-017-00-9	8-Hydroxyquinoline sulphate	200
608-007-00-6	loxynil	110	809
	loxynil.octanoate	390
602-053-00-0	Isobenzan	4,8	4
006-009-00-6	Isolan	11	5,6
607-079-00-6	Kelevan	240	314
602-043-00-6	Lindane	88	900
	Malathion containing more than 1,8% isomalathion	885
	Malathion containing 1,8% isomalathion or less	2 000
607-051-00-3	MCPA	700
607-052-00-9	Salts and esters of MCPA	700
607-053-00-4	MCPB	680
607-054-00-X	Salts and esters of MCPB	680
015-045-00-1	Mecarbam	36
607-049-00-2	Mecoprop	930	900
015-094-00-9	Mephosfolan	9	9.7
006-023-00-2	Methiocarb	35	400
080-003-00-1	Mercurous chloride	210
605-005-00-7	Metaldehyde	630
015-095-00-4	Methamidophos	7,5	110
015-069-00-2	Methidathion	25	1 546
615-002-00-2	Methyl isothiocyanate	175	2 780
	Methomyl	17	NR
	Mevinphos	4	4
	Molinate	720
	Monuron	1 480
015-072-00-9	Monocrotophos	14	112
006-032-00-1	Monolinuron	1 800
613-018-00-4	Morfamguat	325
006-014-00-3	Nabam	395
015-055-00-6	Naled	430	800
614-001-00-4	Nicotine	50	50
650-004-00-7	Norbormide	4,4
015-066-00-6	Omethoate	50	700
015-034-00-1	Parathion	2	6,8
015-035-00-7	Parathion-methyl	6	67
006-034-00-2	Pebulate	1 120
604-002-00-8	Pentachlorophenol	27	105
015-097-00-5	Phenthoate	400	700
015-033-00-6	Phorate	2	2,5
015-101-00-5	Phosmet	230	1 150
015-022-00-6	Phosphamidon	17	374
	Phospholan	9	23
015-100-00-X	Phoxim	1 845	NR
015-099-00-6	Pirimiphos-ethyl	140	1 000
006-037-00-9	Promecarb	74
616-009-00-3	Propanil	1 400	NR
	Propargite	1 500
	Promurit	0,28
006-016-00-4	Propoxur	95	NR
015-032-00-0	Prothoate	8	14
015-026-00-8	Schradan	9	15
614-003-00-5	Strychnine	5
006-038-00-4	Sulfallate	850
015-027-00-3	Sulfotep	5	20
607-041-00-9	2,4,5-T	500
607-042-00-4	Salts and esters of 2,4,5-T	500	NR
015-025-00-2	TEPP	1,1	2,4
015-050-00-9	Thiometon	120	700
	Thionazin	12	11
006-039-00-X	Triallate	1 700
015-098-00-0	Trichloronate	16	135
613-020-00-5	Tridemorph	650	1 350
	Trifenmorph	1 400
	2,3,6-TBA	1 500
006-005-00-4	Thiaram	560	2 000
015-024-00-7	Triamiphos	20	48
015-021-00-0	Trichlorphon	560	NR
015-059-00-8	Vamidothion	103	1 160
607-056-00-0	Warfarin	3
006-012-00-2	Ziram	1 400
602-008-00-5	Tetrachloromethane(1)	0.4
602-002-00-3	Bromomethane(1)	0.4		0,004
006-003-00-3	Carbon disulphide(1)	0,4
015-004-00-8	Aluminium phosphide(1)	0,4		0,004
015-006-00-9	Zinc phosphide(1)	0.4		0.004
602-010-00-6	1.2-Dibromoethane(1)	0.4
603-023-00-X	Ethylene oxide(1)			0,004
016-010-00-3	Sodium polysulphides(2)
016-007-00-7	Potassium polysulphides(2)
016-008-00-2	Ammonium polysulphides(2)
016-005-00-6	Calcium polysulphides(2)
016-003-00-5	Barium polysulphides(2)
616-006-00-7	Dichlofluanid(2)
1 Not determined experimentally.
2 Conventional LD₅₀ and LC₅₀ values have not been given to these substances because of their corrosive/irritant properties.

ANNEX VII

ADDITIONAL SAFETY ADVICE

FS 1	Store/keep in a safe place/under lock and key.
FS 2	Store/keep/away from/install out of reach of pets.
FS 3	Store unused sachets in a safe place. Do not store half-used sachets.
FS 4	Not to be used on food crops.
FS 5	For use only on crop/foodstuff/surface/situation/for control of/process.
FS 6	To be used only by operators instructed or trained in the use of chemical/product/type of product/and familiar with the precautionary measures to be observed.
FS 7	Do not apply directly to livestock/poultry/pets.
FS 8	Do not apply to clothing/fabric/bedding.
FS 9	Do not apply to surfaces on which food/feed is stored, prepared or eaten.
FS 10	Do not prepare/use/place bait/dust in larders/food cupboards where human or animal food or water could become contaminated.
FS 11	Do not use in wet weather/strong winds.
FS 12	Avoid all contact by mouth.
FS 13	Install out of reach of children.
FS 14	Wear respiratory equipment*/protective gloves/synthetic rubber gloves/PVC gloves/goggles/face shield/sou'wester/ overalls/apron/impervious apron/mackintosh/boots/ impervious boots/spray mask/dust mask when handling/diluting/ applying/spraying the concentrate/ liquid/dust/fumigant/bait/ product/treated seed/freshly treated timber/solution.
	*a suitable type of respirator and canister should be specified.
FS 15	Do not breathe dust/mist/smoke/fog.
FS 16	Wash off splashes (immediately).
FS 17	Wash hands and exposed skin/before eating, drinking or smoking and after work/before meals and after work/after use/handling
or
	Wash hands before meals and after work.
FS 18	Extinguish all naked flames/including pilot lights/when applying the fumigant/dust/liquid/product.
FS 19	Do not apply in the presence of naked flames, hot surfaces or unprotected electrical equipment.
FS 20	Do not work in confined spaces or enter spaces in which high concentrations of vapour are present. Where this precaution cannot be observed distance breathing or self contained breathing apparatus must be worn, and the work should be done by trained operators.
FS 21	Ensure adequate ventilation when handling/applying (in confined spaces).
FS 22	Wash all protective clothing thoroughly after use, especially the insides of gloves.
FS 23	Do not handle seed unnecessarily.
FS 24	Not to be used as food or feed
FS 25	Do not re-use sack for food or feed.
FS 26	Do not allow ....... (product) ......... to come into contact with food or cooking utensils.
FS 27	Protect food preparing equipment and eating utensils from contamination during application.
FS 28	Do not exceed use of one unit/strip per.......cu m(cu f).
FS 29	Do not apply more than ........ per (state amount).
FS 30	Do not apply more than........ times per crop/season/time period.
FS 31	Keep children/pets/animals away from treated areas/baits for ...... hours/days.
FS 32	Remove/cover all foodstuffs/fish bowls/fish tanks/caged birds/pets/water storage tanks/before spraying/application/ dusting/treatment.
FS 33	Protect exposed water/feed/milk machinery/milk containers from contamination.
FS 34	Do not prepare/use/laybaits/dust/spray where food/feed/water could become contaminated.
FS 35	Remove exposed milk/collect eggs before application.
or
	Remove pets/livestock/feed/exposed water/milk/collect eggs before application.
FS 36	Fumigate only under conditions which allow no leakage of gas to adjacent occupied premises.
FS 37	Do not harvest for at least (....days/weeks) after last application.
FS 38	For use on the following crops only with stated minimum interval between last application and harvesting. Any table prepared should be based on cleared uses for the product in question. This safety information may be combined on the label with that on the efficient use of the product.
FS 39	Keep unprotected persons/livestock/pets out of treated areas for at least . . . (interval)/until walls/surfaces are dry/until smoke has cleared.
FS 40	Dangerous/Harmful to livestock. Keep all livestock/out of treated areas/away from treated water/for at least ........ (interval). Bury or remove spillages,
or
	Keep livestock out of treated areas for at least ........ (interval)/if poisonous weeds such as ragworth are present.
FS 41	Ventilate treated areas/rooms/confined spaces thoroughly/ before occupying/after application when gas/smoke has cleared.
FS 42	Prevent access to baits by children, domesticated animals and pets.
FS 43	Use bait containers clearly marked "Poison" at all/surface baiting points.
FS 44	Remove all remains of bait/and bait containers/and dead rodents/after treatment and burn/bury.
FS 45	Do not sow/plant/transplant, .......... (specify crops) ........ for at least ....... (interval).
FS 46	Do not use outdoors.
FS 47	Do not use in occupied dwelling-houses.
FS 48	Do not apply from the air.
FS 49	Dangerous/Harmful to game/wild birds/butterflies/animals. Bury spillages.
FS 50	Dangerous/Harmful to bees. Do not apply at flowering stage. Keep down flowering weeds.
FS 51	Dangerous/Harmful to fish. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.
or
	Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.
FS 52	Prevent any surface run off to drains.
FS 53	This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
FS 54	All washable containers should be labelled: Wash out container thoroughly/empty washings into spraytank/and dispose of safely/dispose of as follows: ....... (specify).
FS 55	All non-washable containers should be labelled: Empty container completely and dispose of safely/dispose of as follows: ...... (specify).
or
	Return empty container as instructed by supplier.
4.	Medical Advice.
	Situations will arise where it is either desirable or necessary that medical advice additional to that provided in the context of safety phrases S 26, S 44, S 45 and S 46 be provided on labels. In such cases the following criteria apply:
4.1	Organophosphorus Pesticides Symptoms
	These may include sweating, headache, weakness, faintness and giddiness, nausea, stomach pains, vomiting, small pupils, blurred vision, muscle twitching.
	First Aid
	If any of the above symptoms occur, particularly if there is known contamination; stop work; remove contaminated clothing; wash exposed skin and hair; prevent all exertion; and call doctor at once and show him the label.
	Guide to Doctor
	Specific treatment.
	1. Where signs and symptoms are present and as early as possible, inject atropine sulphate 2 mg or pro rata for children and repeat (if necessary) until fully atropinised.
	2. If available administer pralidoxime 1g by intra-muscular injection. Repeat after 3-4 hours.
	Other measures
	1. Keep airway clear.
	2. Watch respiration -- intubation with endotracheal tube, or tracheotomy may be necessary in conjunction with artificial ventilation.
	3. Put patient at complete rest in hospital for 24 hours at least.
	Confirmation of Diagnosis
	Estimate chlolinesterase activity (5 ml blood unhaemolysed, collected in an anticoagulant).
	Further Advice. Poisons Information Centre, Jervis Street Hospital, Dublin 1. Telephone 01:745588.
4.2	Dinitro pesticides
	Symptoms
	These may include fatigue, excessive and unusual sweating and thirst, with sleeplessness and loss of weight in protracted cases. In severe cases there may be rapidly increasing anxiety and restlessness with an increase in respiration and heart rate.
	First Aid
	If any of the symptoms occur, particularly if there is known contamination; stop work; remove contaminated clothing; wash thoroughly; keep person at rest in the coolest available place; sponge skin with cold water and give cold water to drink; and call doctor at once and show him the label.
	Guide to Doctor
	Treatment
	1. Treat suspected cases of poisoning by vigorous cooling, giving abundant fluids and oxygen for dyspnoea.
	2. Do not give morphine or barbiturates.
	3. If swallowed, wash out stomach and give activated charcoal.
	Diagnosis
	Estimate blood DNOC/Dinoseb (DNBP) concentration. (5 ml blood collected in an anticoagulant).
	Further Advice Poisons Information Centre Jervis Street Hospital Dublin 1 Telephone 01:745588.
4.3	Carbamate pesticides
	Symptoms
	These include excessive sweating, headache, weakness, faintness and giddiness, nausea, stomach pains, vomiting, small pupils, blurred vision, muscle twitching.
	First Aid
	If any of the above symptoms occur, particularly if there is known contamination; stop work; remove contaminated clothing; wash exposed skin and hair; prevent all exertion; call doctor at once and show him the label.
	Guide to Doctor
	Specific Treatment
	1. Where signs and symptoms are present and as early as possible inject atropine sulphate 2 mg or pro rata for children and repeat if necessary until fully atropinised.
	2. Do not use pralidoxine.
	Other Measures
	1. Keep airway clear.
	2. Watch respiration - intubation with endotracheal tube or tracheotomy may be necessary in conjunction with artificial ventilation.
	3. Put patient at complete rest in hospital for 24 hours at least.
	Further Advice Poisons Information Centre Jervis Street Hospital Dublin 1 Tel. 01: 745588.
4.4	Bipyridyl pesticides
	Symptoms
	Following injestion, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea (often bloody) may occur within a few hours and result in severe fluid and electrolyte disturbance. In severe cases, circulatory collapse and coma may occur. The concentrate may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
	First Aid
	Wash concentrate or spray from skin immediately; wash eye splashes with water for 10 to 15 minutes and seek medical attention; if swallowed, induce vomiting, if not already occurring and take patient to hospital immediately.
	Guide to Doctor
	1. Give stomach washout and at the same time test urine and gastric aspirate for the presence of paraquat or diquat.
	2. If the test is positive, purge the gastrointestinal tract immediately with up to one litre of a 15% suspension of Fuller's Earth and 200 ml of 20% mannitol in water.
	3. Give a sodium or magnesium sulphate purgative separately.
	4. Contact the Poisons Information Centre for further advice on treatment.
	Quick Qualitative Test
	Paraquat and diquat can be detected by reduction to blue or green radical ion with sodium dithionite under alkaline conditions.
	Quick test capsules can be prepared by mixing the following materials:
	Sodium dithionite (hydrosulphite) 10g
	pH buffer powder 6g
	Sodium bicarbonate 25g
	The reagents, thoroughly mixed, and packed in 1g amounts in gelatin capsules (gauge 0) can be stored at room temperature in a screw-capped container for at least six months.
	The test is performed by breaking open the capsule and tipping the contents into 10ml of urine, and shaking gently until dissolved. A green or blue colour indicates the presence of paraquat or diquat.
	Further Advice Poisons Information Centre Jervis Street Hospital Dublin 1. Tel. 01: 745588

GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 22nd day of November, 1985.

AUSTIN DEASY,

Minister for Agriculture.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

These Regulations prescribe classification, packaging and labelling conditions which must be complied with in relation to the placing on the market of pesticides, in accordance with Council Directive 78/631/EEC and amending Directives.

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S.I. No. 370/1985 -- European Communities (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Pesticides) Regulations, 1985.