Labeling must bear directions for each recommended use. The directions
for use must include the following:
1. The major area(s) in which the product is recommended for use (e.g.
homes, schools, hospitals).
2. Identification of the type of surfaces, objects, or items intended
for treatment (e.g. floors, walls, bathroom fixtures, surgical instruments),
in addition to any description of surface composition (e.g. stainless
steel, chrome, glass, vinyl).
3. The necessity for removal of gross filth or heavy soil. In addition,
instructions must be provided for thorough cleaning of surfaces prior
to application of the product, unless the product has been shown to
be effective in the presence of moderate amounts of representative soil.
Cleaning instructions must be clearly separated from the directions
for use of the product as an antimicrobial agent.
4. If the product is to be diluted, the recommended use dilution and
instructions for preparing it. The units of measure (e.g. tablespoons,
ounces, quarts, gallons) to be employed in diluting the product must
be given, and must be understandable to the user.
5. The method(s) of application (e.g. "by sponge, mop, or spray"
or "by immersion in the solution", followed by a statement
such as "to wet all surfaces thoroughly").
6. The contact time necessary for effectiveness. The directions must
also indicate if, and how, the product should be removed from the surfaces
after the recommended exposure period.
7. The number of times or duration of time a prepared use solution
may be used for immersable items (e.g. whether a fresh solution should
be prepared for each batch or for each day's use if the solution does
not become diluted or soiled, or whether the solution may be re-used
for a given number o£ batches or for a given number of days).
8. Additional instructions may be recommended by the applicant, or
required by the Agency, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
