Table 2 Number and percentage of product labels complying to precaution and warning information requirements among the selected ABHS manufacturers, Addis Ababa, 2021
Labeling requirements | Category 1 (4) | Category 2 (6) | Category 3 (7) | Category 4 (8) | Total (25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Warnings/precautions | |||||
 For external use only | 4 (100) | 4 (66.7) | 3(42.9) | 7(87.5) | 18(72.0) |
 Keep out of reach of children | 4(100) | 3(50.0) | 6(85.7) | 6(75.0) | 19(76.0) |
 Flammable: Keep away from flame and heat | 4(100) | 4(66.7) | 5(71.4) | 5(62.5) | 18(72.0) |
 Avoid contact with eyes, ears, mouth; rinse with water | 3(75) | 2(33.3) | 4(57.1) | 5(62.5) | 14(56.0) |
 If swallowed, get medical help right away | 2(50) | 2(33.3) | 1(14.3) | 0(0) | 5(20.0) |
Do not use advises | |||||
 Do not use on open skin/wounds | 1 (25) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 1(4.0) |
 Do not use in children less than 2 months | 1(25) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 1(4.0) |
 Supervise children under 6 years | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) |