Under Part 1302, which statement about labeling symbols for schedules is true?

• A. The symbol must always be printed on the label
• B. The symbol may be omitted on a container if it is easily legible through the carton
• C. The symbol is required only for Schedule I
• D. The symbol is not required on any container

Answer: (B)

Under this regulation, the schedule designation for controlled substances must be identifiable on packaging, but there’s a practical allowance to avoid redundancy. If a container is placed inside a carton and the schedule symbol is easily legible through the carton, the inner container’s label does not have to repeat the symbol. This keeps labeling concise while still ensuring the schedule is clearly visible to any handler. If the symbol isn’t legible through the carton, it must appear on the inner container’s label, so the designation is always accessible. This requirement applies to all controlled substances across the schedules, not just Schedule I, and it isn’t correct to say no container needs the symbol or that it must always be printed on the label.