N.J. Admin. Code § 2:21-1.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:21-1.9 - Labeling combination mulch, seed and fertilizer products

(a) The word "combination" followed by the words "mulch-seed-fertilizer (if appropriate)" must appear on the upper 30 percent of the principal display panel. The word "combination" must be the largest and most conspicuous type on the container, equal to or larger than the product name. The words "mulch-seed-fertilizer" shall be no smaller than one-half the size of the word "combination" and in close proximity to the word "combination". These products shall contain a minimum of 70 percent mulch.

(b) The word "mulch" as used in this section shall mean "a protective covering of any suitable substance placed with seed which acts to retain sufficient substance moisture to support seed germination and sustain early seedling growth and aid in the prevention of the evaporation of soil moisture, the control of weeds and the prevention of erosion.

(c) The analysis label on any product labeled with the word "combination" shall include:

1. The product name;

2. The lot number;

3. The percentage by weight of pure seed of each kind and variety named which may be less than five percent of the whole;

4. The percentage by weight of other crop seeds;

5. The percentage of weight of inert matter which shall not be less than 70 percent;

6. The percentage by weight of weed seeds;

7. The name and number of noxious weed seeds per pound, if present;

8. The percentage of germination (and hard seed if appropriate) of each kind or kind and variety named and date of test; and

9. The name and address of the tagger.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:21-1.9

New Rule, R.1996 d.402, effective 8/19/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 2818(a), 28 New Jersey Register 3916(a).