Standard Requirements
A person may not sell or distribute fertilizers for agricultural purposes in bags or other containers unless a label is placed on or affixed to the bag or container stating in a clear, legible, and conspicuous form the following information (Minnesota. Statute 18C.215 & Minnesota Rules, 1510.0410 to 1510.0422):
- The Brand Name of the fertilizer.
- The Guaranteed Analysis statement in the following format:
| GUARANTEED ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | ___% |
| Available Phosphate (P2O5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | ___% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | ___% |
| Plant nutrient derived from: _______________________ | |
When other plant nutrients in addition to Total Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P2O5) or Soluble Potash (K2O) are guaranteed, they must be listed in columnar form immediately below the primary nutrient guarantees and be in the order and minimum percentages listed below:
| Soluble Potash (K2O)........................................ | ______% |
| Calcium (Ca)..................................................... | 1.00% |
| Magnesium (Mg)............................................... | 0.50% |
| Sulfur (S).......................................................... | 1.00% |
| Boron (B).......................................................... | 0.02% |
| Chlorine (Cl)..................................................... | 0.10% |
| Cobalt (Co)...................................................... | 0.0005% |
| Copper (Cu)..................................................... | 0.05% |
| Iron (Fe)........................................................... | 0.10% |
| Manganese (Mn).............................................. | 0.05% |
- The Name and Address of the Guarantor.
- A Net Weight statement expressed in ounces, pounds, or tons avoirdupois.
The preceding specifications are the minimum pieces of information that must be placed on a packaged agricultural fertilizer product label. If additional information is provided on the label, further labeling requirements may be enforced. Therefore, we recommend that you consult with us for a label review prior to final printing. In addition, we recommend that you review the Fertilizer Labeling Rules (Minnesota Rules, 1510.0410 to 1510.0422) prior to printing a label.
