Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 350 - REGULATIONS UNDER THE MAINE COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER LAW
Section 001-350-6 - FERTILIZER LABELING

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-350-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. The following information, in the format presented, is the minimum required for all fertilizer labels. For packaged products, the information must appear either on the front or back of the package and occupy at least the upper-third of the package, or the information may be printed on a tag and securely attached to the package. This information shall be in a readable and conspicuous form. For bulk products, the information must be contained on a printed form, which must accompany the fertilizer and be supplied to the purchaser at time of delivery.

A. Net Weight

B. Brand

C. Grade (Provided that the grade shall not be required when no primary nutrients are claimed)

D. Guaranteed Analysis

Total Nitrogen (N)............................................________%

________% Ammoniacal Nitrogen

________% Nitrate Nitrogen

________% Water Insoluble Nitrogen

________% Urea Nitrogen

________% (Other recognized and determinable forms of Nitrogen)

Available Phosphate (P2O5)............................. ________%

Soluble Potash (K2O)................................. .... ________%

(Other nutrients, elemental basis)......________%

E. Sources of nutrients, when shown on the label, shall be listed below the completed guaranteed analysis statement.

F. Name and address of registrant

G. Directions for use for fertilizer distributed to the end user:
(1) For specialty fertilizer, minimum directions for use shall include:
(a) Recommended application rate or rates in units of weight or volume per unit of area coverage (where application rates are given in volume, the label shall provide sufficient information to calculate the application rates by weight);

(b) Application timing and minimum intervals to apply the product when plants can utilize nutrients; and

(c) The statement "Apply Only as Directed" or a statement of similar designation.

(2) For all other fertilizers, minimum directions for use shall include at least one of the following:
(a) A statement such as:

Use in accordance with recommendations of a qualified individual or institution (such as a certified crop advisor, agronomist, or university crop extension publication) or apply according to recommendations in your approved nutrient management plan; or

(b) Detailed directions for a specific use.

2. Product Labels that Meet Metal Guidelines for metals set forth in Chapter 350 section 8 may include the following statement on the label:

"When applied as directed, this product meets the guidelines for metals adopted by the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials."

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