Victorian Consolidated Regulations Victorian Consolidated Regulations(1) This regulation specifies the warning statements that must be shown on—
(a) a label affixed to packaged fertiliser under regulation 7; and
(b) an advice note provided with unpackaged fertiliser under regulation 8.
(2) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing biuret is as follows—
(a) if the fertiliser contains more than 10·0 grams but not more than 20·0 grams biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. Repeated foliar sprays may cause damage to citrus.";
(b) if the fertiliser contains more than 20·0 grams but not more than 30·0 grams biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. It is not recommended for repeated foliar application on horticultural crops.";
(c) if the fertiliser contains more than 30·0 grams biuret per kilogram of total nitrogen (N)—
"WARNING––this fertiliser contains biuret. It is not recommended for foliar application except on turf.".
(3) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing molybdenum (Mo) in excess of 10·0 milligrams per kilogram, other than a fertiliser also containing copper (Cu) in an equivalent or greater amount than molybdenum, is––
"WARNING––excessive application of molybdenum to pasture can be harmful to stock animals. Plant levels of molybdenum can be high for up to 4 weeks after application. It is advisable to keep stock animals off areas to which this product has been applied for 4 weeks.".
(4) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing selenium (Se) in excess of 10·0 milligrams per kilogram is—
"WARNING––excessive use of this product can be toxic to livestock. This product should not be used if a selenium deficiency does not exist in stock animals grazing on the area where it is to be applied. This product must not be applied at a rate greater than that stated on the label or advice note.".
(5) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing cadmium (Cd) in excess of 1·0 milligram per kilogram is––
"WARNING––this product contains cadmium. Its use may result in accumulation of cadmium in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
(6) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing mercury (Hg) in excess of 0·2 milligrams per kilogram is––
"WARNING––this product contains mercury. Its use may result in accumulation of mercury in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
(7) The warning statement required for fertiliser containing lead (Pb) in excess of 20·0 milligrams per kilogram is––
"WARNING––this product contains lead. Its use may result in accumulation of lead in the soil and may lead to residue levels in plant and animal products in excess of the maximum level specified by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.".
(8) The warning statement required for fertiliser sold in a solid form—
(a) in any quantity without packaging; or
(b) in a package weighing more than 5 kilograms—
is––
"WARNING—the dust from this product may act as an irritant. Avoid inhalation and contact with the eyes and skin.".
Note
Section 24(1) of the Act prohibits the manufacture or sale of a fertiliser that does not comply with a relevant standard in the Regulations, or contains a constituent that does not comply with that standard. In the case of a corporation, a penalty of 400 penalty units applies and in any other case, a penalty of 200 penalty units applies. This Part sets out the applicable standards for fertilisers.