Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-30

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:30-17-30 - Concentrate sample tolerances

(a) The values expressed shall establish the maximum and minimum tolerance for the analysis of pesticide concentrate samples. Values above or below the concentration of active ingredient stated on the product label that do not fall within the permitted tolerances listed shall be "adulterated".

(1) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is less than 0.51%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 150% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 80% of the stated concentration.

(2) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 0.51% and not more than 1.0%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 140% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 85% of the stated concentration.

(3) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 1.0% and not more than 5.0%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 140% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 90% of the stated concentration.

(4) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 5.0% and not more than 10.0%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 130% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 92% of the stated concentration.

(5) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 10.0% and not more than 50.0%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 125% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 94% of the stated concentration.

(6) Stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 50.0% and not more than 100%.

(A) The maximum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not exceed 115% of the stated concentration.

(B) The minimum amount of active ingredient in the concentrate sample shall not be less than 96% of the stated concentration.

(b) The values expressed shall establish the minimum content for the analysis of fertilizer or pesticide mixtures, pressed blocks, and non-uniform bait samples. Values below the concentration of active ingredient stated on the product label that do not equal or exceed the minimum content listed shall be "adulterated".

(1) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is less than 1.26%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 67% of the stated concentration.

(2) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 1.26% and not more than 5.0%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 80% of the stated concentration.

(3) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is more than 5.0%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 85% of the stated concentration.

(c) The values expressed shall establish the minimum content for the analysis of rotenone, pyrethrin, and other natural product formulation samples. Values below the concentration of active ingredient stated on the product label that do not equal or exceed the minimum content listed shall be "adulterated".

(1) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is less than 0.51%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 70% of the stated concentration.

(2) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is not less than 0.51% and not more than 1.25%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 80% of the stated concentration.

(3) When the stated concentration of an active ingredient on the product label is more than 1.25%, the minimum amount of active ingredient in the sample shall not be less than 85% of the stated concentration.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-30

Added at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00