Incorrectly used agrochemicals can have serious consequences for the health of users, the public, and the environment. Key to protecting all stakeholders from unnecessary exposure and misuse is effective and clear agrochemical packaging and labelling.
Whether for a pesticide or a garden-care product, agrochemical labels are governed by stringent legal requirements for product labelling. ‘’Because of their hazardous chemical compositions, this information ensures the product’s safe handling, storage and usage,” explains Jacques Loubser, Pyrotec PackMedia’s National Sales Manager.
In addition to brand information required on the label, manufacturers also need to provide compulsory information that includes directions for use, storage and disposal instructions, the dangers of product handling, and first-aid instructions.
This poses a challenge for the industry as there’s insufficient space on labels for the amount of information required. ‘Without compromising the quality of the label, the Fix-a-Form informational booklet label, supplied by Pyrotec PackMedia, is a cost-effective solution for providing extensive information within the space normally used by an adhesive label,’ Loubser explains.
Fix-a-Form informational booklet labels are permanently secured to a chemical container for the entirety of its usable life. ‘This removes any chance of losing or accidentally discarding a separate leaflet, which could have fatal consequences. Having clear, detailed, information – including text, charts and diagrams – attached directly onto the container is the best way of protecting personnel and consumers,’ Loubser notes.
Additionally, to safeguard the integrity of the product in the supply chain, Fix-a-Form informational booklet labels also ensure there is enough space for tracking and tracing data such as serialisation and over-coding components.
The informational booklet labels can also include special characteristics such as moisture resistance, high durability and the ability to withstand harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and a variety of storage conditions. These are important attributes given the tough environment the containers often have to withstand in the agricultural industry.
Packaging and authenticity also play and important role in eliminating counterfeit agrochemicals products. Options to achieve this include printing holograms and other techniques that are difficult to counterfeit directly onto the Fix-a-Form informational booklet labels.
Another added benefit is cost cutting. These labels can be designed to include extensive information in multiple languages while eliminating the need for separate labels for each language. They streamline production and simplify the management of inventories and distribution channels.
‘These considerations are all paramount to agrochemical product manufacturers when selecting a suitable on-pack label because they enhance the user experience and increase the chance of a repeat purchase. Fix-a-Form informational booklet labels make it possible to include the necessary information required without compromising on the aesthetic appeal of the label or product packaging,’ Loubser concludes.
