South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-4 - Controlled Substances
Part 500 - Labeling and Packaging Requirements for Controlled Substances
Section 61-4.500.501 - Symbol Required; Exceptions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(a) Each commercial container of a controlled substance shall have printed on the label the symbol designating the schedule in which such controlled substance is listed. Each such commercial container, if it otherwise has no label, shall bear a label complying with the requirement of this part.
(b) Each manufacturer shall print upon the labeling of each controlled substance distributed by him or her the symbol designating the schedule in which such controlled substance is listed.
(c) The following symbols shall designate the schedule corresponding thereto:
| Schedule | Symbol |
| Schedule I | I or C-I |
| Schedule II | II or C-II |
| Schedule III | III or C-III |
| Schedule IV | IV or C-IV |
| Schedule V | V or C-V |
The word "schedule" need not be used. No distinction need be made between narcotic and non-narcotic substances.
(d) The symbol is not required on a carton or wrapper in which a commercial container is held if the symbol is easily legible through such carton or wrapper.
(e) The symbol is not required on a commercial container too small or otherwise unable to accommodate a label, if the symbol is printed on the box or package from which the commercial container is removed upon dispensing to an ultimate user.
(f) The symbol is not required on a commercial container containing, or on the labeling of, a controlled substance being utilized in clinical research involving blind and double blind studies.
(g) The symbol is not required on a commercial container containing, or on labeling of, a controlled substance intended for export from the United States.
