LESSON

2
Importance Of Interpreting Product Labels &
P r o p e r D i s p o s a l O f Wa s t e s
IMP ORTA NC E OF
P ROD UC T
LA BELS
LESSON 2
PRODUCT LABEL
 the information that we can see
on one part of the products
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FOOD PRODUCT
LABEL
  Plays a very important role
in deciding what food to eat.

  foods give the body nutrients

needed to keep it healthy.

  healthful foods have

ingredients with needed
nutritional value

  NUTRITIONAL FACTS on
food product labels are often
color-coded.
Serving size
Amount of calories

Limiting nutrients

Get enough of these nutrients

Percent daily value

Footnote with daily values
 Household products
contain hazardous
substances that are
harmful to plants,
animals, humans, and
environment.

 Household products that

are harmful should be
handled, used, and
stored properly.
CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS

May cause serious and

prolonged health effects
on short – term or long –
term exposure

Health Hazard
CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS
May explode if exposed to May cause irritation or less
fire, heat, shock, friction toxicity; may damage the
ozone layer

Explosives Irritant
 CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS
C o r r o s i v e m at e r i a l w h i ch m ay
Toxic material which may c a u s e s k i n b u r n s a n d p e r m an e n t
cause life threatening effects e y e da m ag e
even in small amounts and
with short exposure

Toxic Corrosive
CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS
Flammable if exposed to Can burn even without air,
ignition sources, sparks, heat or can intensify fire in
combustible materials

Flammables Oxidiser
CHEMICAL HAZARD SYMBOLS
Contains gas under
pressure. Gas released may
be very cold. Gas container
may explode if heated
Compressed Gas
Toxic to aquatic organisms
and may cause long lasting
effects on the environment
Environmentally
Hazardous
What To Remember When Reading Product Labels
1. Always read the product label.

2. Do not rely only on what you know or what you used to

do in using the product.

3. Consider correct amount of dosages for medicines and

specific instructions in using the product. The “how-to”
label helps you figure out what to do and how to use it.

4. Never ignore the warning signs.

5. Comparing information in labels of similar products,

generic or branded, is a good practice before deciding
what is best.
PROPER STORAGE & DISPOSAL OF
WASTE
A. What to do when storing
B. What to do when disposing of
A. What to do when storing
1. Follow label directions in storing products.

2. Store products properly.

3. Leave the products stored in its original container with

the original label attached

4. Store incompatible products separately

5. Store volatile products in a well-ventilated area

6. Know where flammable materials are located in your

home and know how to extinguish them in case of fire.
B. What to do when disposing of

1. Never dispose of hazardous household

product; instead, use it up or give it up to
garbage collection expert.

2. Do not bury household waste or any

containers, empty or full, in your
backyard.

3. Do not dispose of any materials by pouring

4. When disposing of pesticides, leave them

in the original container cap