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Runoff is the primary environmental concern."},"consumer_guidance":{"red_flags":[],"green_flags":[{"indicator":"OMRI-listed or organic-certified","meaning":"Uses natural nutrient sources; generally lower runoff risk","verification":"Check for OMRI or USDA Organic seal"}],"what_to_ask":[],"alternatives":[{"name":"Compost and aged manure","notes":"Slow-release nutrients; builds soil health; lower runoff risk than synthetic fertilizers"},{"name":"Fish emulsion / kelp fertilizer","notes":"Organic liquid fertilizer; lower salt index; less runoff risk"}],"notes":null},"regulatory":{"applicable_regulations":[{"jurisdiction":"USA","regulation":"State fertilizer registration","citation":null,"requirements":"Fertilizers must be registered in each state; guaranteed analysis (NPK) required on label.","compliance_status":null,"effective_date":null,"enforcing_agency":"State Dept. of Agriculture","penalties":null,"source_ref":null}],"certifications":[],"labeling":{"required_disclosures":["Guaranteed NPK analysis","Application rates"],"prop65_warning":{"required":null,"chemicals":[],"endpoint":null,"notes":null},"ghs_labeling":{"required":null,"signal_word":null,"pictograms":[],"hazard_statements":[],"notes":null},"hidden_ingredients":{"trade_secret_protected":null,"categories_hidden":[],"estimated_count":null,"known_concerns":null,"notes":null},"notes":null},"recalls":[],"regulatory_gap":null,"notes":null},"lifecycle":{"recyclable":true,"disposal_guidance":"Regular waste for container","hazardous_waste":false,"expected_lifespan":"2-5_years"},"formulation":{"form":"granular_solid","key_ingredients":[{"hq_id":null,"name":"Urea (nitrogen source)","role":"macro_nutrient_N","concentration_pct":"15-20"},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Triple superphosphate (phosphorus)","role":"macro_nutrient_P","concentration_pct":"10-15"},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Potassium chloride (muriate of potash)","role":"macro_nutrient_K","concentration_pct":"10-15"},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Boron (sodium borate)","role":"micronutrient","concentration_pct":"0.02-0.05"},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Manganese sulfate","role":"micronutrient","concentration_pct":"0.05-0.1"},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Calcium sulfate (gypsum filler)","role":"filler","concentration_pct":"20-40"}],"certifications":[]},"materials":{"common":[],"concerning":[],"preferred":[]},"compound_composition":[],"identifiers":{"common_names":["tomato food","vegetable fertilizer","garden fertilizer","plant food"],"aliases":[],"manufacturer":null,"brands":[]},"brand_examples":[{"brand":"Generic Mass-Market Brand A","manufacturer":"Consumer Products Corporation","market_position":"mass_market","notable":"Widely available mass-market option"},{"brand":"Generic Mass-Market Brand B","manufacturer":"Consumer Goods Ltd","market_position":"mass_market","notable":"Popular budget alternative"},{"brand":"Premium Brand A","manufacturer":"Premium Consumer Inc","market_position":"premium","notable":"Upscale premium positioning"}],"sources":[{"type":"expert_curation","name":"ALETHEIA Safety Database","date":"2026-03-24"},{"type":"regulation","title":"State fertilizer registration","jurisdiction":"USA","id":"src_af67afd1"}],"meta":{"schema_version":"4.0.0","last_updated":"2026-03-24","timestamp":"2026-05-01T14:20:23.416Z"}}