Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-05-10-.07

Current through January 8, 2025
Section 0080-05-10-.07 - LABELING OF SOIL CONDITIONERS
(1)
(a) Each container of a soil conditioner shall be labeled in a legible and conspicuous form to show the following information:
1. The net weight of the contents.
2. The name of the product.
3. The guaranteed analysis, including the common or usual English name and the percentage of each active ingredient, and the name and percentage of inert ingredients.
4. A statement as to the purpose of the product stated in terms of the claimed or beneficial effect resulting from the use of the product.
5. Adequate directions for use and cautions or warnings against misuse if applicable.
6. The name and address of the registrant.
(b) Bulk lots shall be labeled by attaching a copy of a printed label to the invoice or by inclusion on the invoice of all information required in Regulation No. 0080-5-10-.07(a). The invoice shall be furnished to the purchaser at the time of sale or delivery.
(c) No soil conditioning ingredient may be listed or guaranteed on the label or in labeling of soil conditioner without the Commissioner's approval. The Commissioner may require proof of any claim or claims made for any soil conditioner. For evidence of proof, the Commissioner may rely on experimental evaluations, or advice supplied from such sources as the University of Tennnessee Extension Service. The Commissioner may accept or reject other sources of proof as additional evidence in evaluating soil conditioners.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-05-10-.07

Original rule filed October 30, 1986; effective December 14, 1986.

Authority: T.C.A. § 43-11-113.