Haw. Code R. § 4-66-42.1 - Coloration of pesticides

(a) The following requirements for the coloration of certain pesticides have been determined necessary for the protection of public health and the environment,

(b) Seed Treatment products.

(1) Pesticide products intended for use in treating seeds must contain an EPA-approved dye to impart an unnatural color to the seed, unless appropriate tolerances or other clearances have been established for residues of the pesticide under title 21 United States Code section 346a(a)-(q) (2017), the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

(2) The following products are exempt from the requirement of paragraph (b)(1) of this section:

(A) Products intended and labeled for use solely for commercial seed treatment, provided that the label bears a statement requiring the user to add an EPA-approved dye with the pesticide during the seed treatment process.

(B) Products intended and labeled for use solely as at-planting or hopper box treatments.

(C) Products, which are gaseous in form or are used as fumigants.

(3) EPA-approved dyes for seed treatment are those listed in sections 180.910, 180.920, or 180.2020, title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (2017).

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Haw. Code R. § 4-66-42.1

[Eff and comp DEC 16 2006] (Auth: HRS §§ 149A-16, 149A-33, 40 CFR §§153.140, 153.155) (Imp: HRS §§ 149A-16, 149A-33, 40 CFR §§153.140, 153.155) Am and comp 8/23/2019