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Label Review Training: Module 1: Label Basics, Page 21

Module 1: Label Basics

Section 5: What are the types of labels and labeling?

Key Points

  • The four types of labels and labeling are: master label, sub-label or split-label, supplemental distributor labeling, and supplemental labeling.
  • A master label contains claims and directions for all of the approved uses for a given product.
  • A sub-label or split-label contains claims and directions for only a portion of the approved uses under a given master label.
  • Supplemental distributor labeling includes labels for a product that is registered to one company, but distributed by another company.
  • Supplemental labeling includes labels that contain newly approved uses, use directions, or other instructions that have been added since the last accepted master label. 

Progress Check

  • What are the two types of supplemental labeling discussed in this section?
  • Does a product's master label contain claims and directions for some or all its approved uses?
  • Is a sub-label/split-label considered by regulators a complete or partial label?
  • Which type of label or labeling does not require EPA review?
  • What type of label or labeling can contain instructions that are not covered by the master label?

Answer

Supplemental distributor labeling and supplemental labeling.

Answer

All.

Answer

A complete label. (It contains all of the required labeling elements for regulatory and enforcement purposes, but pertains to only some of the product's approved uses.)

Answer

Supplemental distributor labeling.

Answer

Supplemental labeling.

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