16Signal words

16  Signal words

 (1) The signal word or words for the poison, as shown in the following table, must be written:

 (a) on the first line or lines of the main label; and

 (c) subject to subsection (3), in letters at least half the height of the largest letter or numeral on the label; and

 (d) with nothing else other than the following written on the same line or lines:

 (i) if the poison is included in Schedule 5—a class label as specified in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code or a statement of the principal hazard of the poison;

 (ii) if the poison is not included in Schedule 5—a class label as specified in the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

 

• Signal word or words for poisons
• Item For a poison included in the following schedule … that is to be used for the following purpose … the signal word or words are …
• 1 Schedule 2 for any purpose PHARMACY MEDICINE
• 2 Schedule 3 for any purpose PHARMACIST ONLY MEDICINE
• 3 Schedule 4 for human use PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINE
• 4 Schedule 4 for animal use PRESCRIPTION ANIMAL REMEDY
• 5 Schedule 5 for any purpose CAUTION
• 6 Schedule 6 for any purpose POISON
• 7 Schedule 7 for any purpose DANGEROUS POISON
• 8 Schedule 8 for any purpose CONTROLLED DRUG

 (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the largest letter or numeral does not include:

 (a) a single letter or numeral which is larger than other lettering on the label; or

 (b) an affix forming part of the trade name for the poison; or

 (c) in the case of a poison for therapeutic use—numerals used to distinguish the strength of a preparation from the strengths of other preparations of the same poison.

 (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the letters need not be larger than:

 (a) 6 mm on labels for packages having a nominal capacity of 2 L or less; or

 (b) 15 mm on labels for packages having a nominal capacity of more than 2 L.