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Use of the Term "Shock" on Non-pesticide Labeling

The Agency has agreed that the use of the term "shock" in the product name is acceptable if it is immediately qualified as a "Shock Oxidizer" or "Oxidizing Shock" product. The qualifier should be in the same font size and color as the term "shock."

Shock Addendum Final (pdf) (124.37 KB)

Use of the Term "Shock" on Non-pesticide Labeling

Pesticide Labels