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Label Review Training - Table of Contents

Modules

  • Label Basics
  • Parts of the Label
  • Special Issues
  • Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review
  • Emerging Issues and Course Completion
Related Information
  • Introduction
  • Resources

Module 1: Label Basics

Page Title
1 What does this module cover?
2 Section 1: What is a pesticide label?
3 Section 1: Label Versus Labeling
4 Section 1: Learning Activity
5 Section 1: Key Points
6 Section 2: Learning Objectives
7 Section 2: Regulators
8 Section 2: Learning Activity
9 Section 2: Key Points
10 Section 3: How are label requirements regulated?
11 Section 3: Compliance and Enforcement Process
12 Section 3: Learning Activity
13 Section 3: Key Points
14 Section 4: Why is labeling important?
15 Section 4: Negative Consequences of Improper Labeling
16 Section 4: The Importance of Enforcement
17 Section 4: Key Points
18 Section 5: What are the types of labels and labeling?
19 Section 5: Supplemental Distributor Labeling
20 Section 5: Supplemental Labeling
21 Section 5: Key Points
22 Section 6: Which labels require review?
23 Section 6: Labels that do not require review
24 Section 6: Key Points
25 Section 7: What are the principles of pesticide label review?
26 Section 7: Mandatory Statements Versus Advisory Statements
27 Section 7: Learning Activity
28 Section 7: Key Points
29 Section 7: Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Parts of the Label

Page Title
1 What does this module cover?
2 Section 1: What is on the front panel?
3 Section 1: Worker Protection Labeling on the Front Panel
4 Section 1: Front Panel Organization
5 Section 1: Learning Activity
6 Section 1: Key Points
7 Section 2: What is on the back panel?
8 Section 2: Directions for use
9 Section 2: Worker Protection Labeling on the Back Panel
10 Section 2: Back Panel Organization
11 Section 2: Learning Activity
12 Section 2: Key Points
13 Section 3: What can be on the front or back panel?
14 Section 3: Company name and address
15 Section 3: Key Points
16 Section 3: Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Special Issues

Page Title
1 What does this module cover?
2 Section 1: What are precautionary statements
3 Section 1: Environmental Hazards Statement
4 Section 1: Key Points
5 Section 2: How should I review precautionary statements?
6 Section 2: Determining Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals Statements
7 Section 2: Determining Environmental Hazards Statements
8 Section 2: Determining Physical or Chemical Hazards Statements
9 Section 2: Determining First Aid Statements
10 Section 2: Key Points
11 Section 3: What are directions for use?
12 Section 3: Standard Elements of Directions for Use
13 Learning Activity
14 Section 3: Key Points
15 Section 4: How should I review directions for use?
16 Section 4: Formatting Directions for Use
17 Section 4: Learning Activity
18 Section 4: Resources for Determining Directions for Use Language
19 Section 4: Key Points
20 Section 5: What is worker protection labeling?
21 Section 5: Products Subject to the Worker Protection Standard
22 Section 5: Key Points
23 Section 5: How should I review worker protection labeling?
24 Section 6: Step 2. Identify additional product-specific handler protection clothing
25 Section 6: Agricultural Requirements Box
26 Section 6: Learning Activity
27 Section 6: Determining Restricted Entry Intervals
28 Section 6: Key Points
29 Section 7: What the other label areas require special attention?
30 Section 7: Container handling/disposal statement
31 Section 7: Resources for Determining Storage and Disposal Statement Language
32 Section 7: Warranty Statements
33 Section 7: Learning Activity
34 Section 7: Ingredient Statements
35 Section 7: Key Points
36 Section 8: How should I review labeling claims?
37 Section 8: Learning Activity
38 Section 8: Claims Associated with the Product Name
39 Section 8: Efficacy-Related Claims
40 Section 8: Organic Claims
41 Section 8: Learning Activity
42 Section 8: Key Points
43 Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review

Page Title
1 What does this module cover?
2 Section 1: How should I use the Label Review Manual to review for consistency?
3 Section 1: Key Chapters of the Label Review Manual
4 Section 1: Learning Activity
5 Section 1: Key Points
6 Section 2: How should I use other resources to review for consistency with EPA policy?
7 Section 2: Additional Resources
8 Section 2: Key Points
9 Section 3: How should I review for clarity?
10 Section 3: Ambiguity
11 Section 3: Jargon
12 Section 3: Key Points
13 Section 4: How should I review for accuracy?
14 Section 4: Direction for Use
15 Section 4: Claims
16 Section 4: Key Points
17 Section 5: How should I review mandatory statements for enforceability?
18 Section 5: Problematic Mandatory Language
19 Section 5: Learning Activity
20 Section 5: Key Points
21 Section 6: How should I review advisory statements?
22 Section 6: Learning Activity
23 Section 6: Key Points
24 Section 6: Quiz

Module 5: Emerging Issues and Course Completion

Page Title
1 Emerging Issues and Course Completion
2 Final Quiz

Pesticide Labels

  • Introduction to Labels
  • Reading Labels
  • Label Review Manual
  • Logos and Graphic on Labels
  • Label Q&A
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