Pesticides Labeling Requirements in the Middle East region

Labels of pesticide containers are required to include the following information in both Arabic and English and weathering resistant writing:

1. Trade
2. Active substance and its concentration
3. Additives and their
4. Form of the pesticide (liquid, powder, etc.).
5. Country of origin, the manufacturing company and its
6. Local agent / distributor
7. Production and expiration date by month and year.
8. Local registration number.
9. The net content amount in metric units (kilograms or liters).
10. A brief description of the pesticide (the chemical group and its action mechanism against pests …)
11. A brief description of method of application, indicating (crops, targeted pests, use rate, safety period).
12. Clear and easily recognizable warning symbol approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
13. Warranty statement: The producing company guarantees the stability of the chemical and physical specifications of this pesticide and its safety in its original containers in normal storage throughout its validity period under the conditions of the United Arab Emirates.
14. Precautionary statements (warning phrases for leakage, flammability and speed of catching fire, spillage, environmental hazards on(bees, fish, birds …), the ability to mix with other pesticides, fertilizers, or any other additives).Safety precautions and first aid instructions (standard first aid measures in cases of poisoning when the pesticide contacts the eyes orthe skin, and in cases of swallowing and inhalation).Data related to storage and optimal storage conditions, and a statement of the proper me1t4hods for disposing of damaged or empty containers.
15. Safety precautions and first aid instructions (standard first aid measures in cases of poisoning when the pesticide contacts the eyes orthe skin, and in cases of swallowing and inhalation).
16. Data related to storage and optimal storage conditions, and a statement of the proper me1t4hods for disposing of damaged or empty containers.
17. If the pesticide to be registered is on the list of restricted pesticides, it is required that it contains the phrase (Restricted Use Pesticide)clearly written and in a different and distinct
18. Must use the metric system to calculate the use ratio in the pesticide table of uses (Kg,L,m2,……)
19. If the size of the package does not allow placing a label that includes all the information and data stipulated in the previous article, it is sufficient for the label to include the information stipulated in clauses (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12). From the previous article, provided that the container is accompanied by a leaflet that includes the other information and data, and this leaflet is considered an integral part of the label.