Section 7: What are the principles of pesticide label review?

Key Points

• The four core principles of quality labeling are clarity, accuracy, consistency with EPA policy, and enforceability.
• Mandatory statements are intended to be enforceable, and advisory statements are intended to be informational. 

 Progress Check

• How can the label reviewer ensure that a label is consistent with EPA policies?

  Refer to the Label Review Manual and to underlying regulations and policy documents.

• How should advisory statements be written?

  In factual or nondirective terms.

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