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Form X set out in the First Schedule.
Label Elements
The following information identifying the contents of
the container should appear on the label:
i. Trade Name/Brand Name: This is the name
given by the manufacturer which identifies a
product with the company that manufactured
it;
ii.
Signal Word: The signal word indicates
hazard level. It is a safety sign header for
a chemical. For instance, “Danger” is used for
the most severe instances, while “Warning”
is less severe;
iii.
inquiries due to children ingesting hand
sanitizers. Therefore, ensure that sanitizers
and disinfectants are stored in tightly closed
containers and away from reach of children;
The use of appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, may be
needed especially when using disinfectants.
Refer to the product label or Safety Data
Sheet to see if specific protective measures
are recommended. Always pay attention to
whether the product is supposed to be
sprayed into the air (which makes it easier to
inhale) or placed on cloths (which can cause
skin exposure), and product concentration
that could determine whether it should be
diluted; and
iii.
iv.
Hazard Statements: These are phrases that
describe the nature of hazardous products
and the degree of hazard. E.g. highly
flammable liquid or gas causes serious eye
irritation, toxic to aquatic life etc.;
Precautionary Statements: These include
statements such as the common keep out of
reach of children, keep away from flames and
store in a tightly closed container;
v. Hazard symbols or pictograms: These are
used to identify hazardous products and are
commonly grouped by chemical/physical risk,
health risk and environmental risk;
iv.
Buy hand sanitizers from approved
manufacturers and distributors, with
correct labels
One of the health behaviours that is currently being
encouraged to stop the spread of the COVID-19 is
hand hygiene. Within the practices of hand hygiene,
the use of hand sanitisers is acknowledged as an
equally effective alternative to soap and water. However,
due care must be taken to ensure children’s
safety.
Parents are advised to administer hand sanitiser in
child’s hand or supervise children while they are using
a hand sanitising product; as well as ensuring
that hand sanitisers are stored out of reach of children.
vi.
vii.
Flammble
Toxic to aquatic life
Manufacturer and distributors information
identifies the manufacturers’ and distributors’
company name, address and telephone
number; and
Manufacturers date, expiry date & batch
number. Please note that the
manufacturers date, expiry date and Batch
number can also be printed directly on the
container.
As ZEMA, we take this opportunity to implore the
public to be on guard against counterfeit products.
Always remember that protecting our environment
and securing our future is our collective responsibility.
Safer Practices
i. All manufacturers and distributors are
required to comply with the EMA in general
and SI No. 112 of 2013 on labeling
requirements;
ii.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some
poison centers have reported an increase in
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