Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.160.037–5 Labeling and marking

(a) Labeling. Each hand orange smoke distress signal shall bear a label securely affixed thereto, showing in clear, indelible black lettering on an orange background, the following wording and information:

(Company brand or style designation)

Hand Orange Smoke Distress Signal

For daytime use—50 seconds burning time

Use Only When Aircraft or Vessel is Sighted

Directions:  Pull tape over top of cap. Remove cap and ignite flare by rubbing scratch surface on top of cap sharply across igniter button on head of signal.

Caution:  Stand with back to wind and point away from body when igniting or signal is burning.

Service Life Expiration Date (Month and year to be inserted by manufacturer)(Month and year manufactured)(Lot No. __). Manufactured by (Name and address of manufacturer). U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. __.

(b) Marking of expiration date. The expiration date must not be more than 42 months from the date of manufacture.

(c) Other marking.

Note:  Compliance with the labeling requirements of this section does not relieve the manufacturer of the responsibility of complying with the label requirements of 15 U.S.C. 1263, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.