ABSTRACT
The label content and information for both is defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Two major types of materials require environmental warning labels: hazardous wastes, and pesticides. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a new food labeling requirement that will be used on food products starting in the Spring of 1993. On July 14, 1991, 19,000 gallons of a pesticide named METAM SODIUM was spilled into the Sacramento River, in northern California. The California legislature enacted legislation which goes into effect on September 1, 1993, which requires a "Child Drowning Warning" on all 4 to 6 gallon open head plastic and metal pails. The FDA feels this labeling requirement will help consumers determine how the product fits into their diet and will provide consistent nutritional information. The Final Rule contains specific requirements for labeling both bulk and nonbulk containers that are being shipped by vessel.
