1. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
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2. Overview Purpose Pro’s vs cons Early efforts
Insecticide Act of 1910
FIFRA (1947)
Subsequent amendments (1972, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1988, 1990, 1996)
Strong federal responsibility

3. What is a pesticide?
Defined by EPA as any substance or mixture of substances intended for “preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest”
Also includes substances intended for “use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant”.

4. Pesticide Registration
Requires submission of complete formula, proposed label, and full description of tests and results
EPA must grant approval of registration if:
Its composition warrants its proposed claim
Its labeling complies with requirements
It performs intended function w/o unreasonable adverse effects on the environment
When used properly, it will not cause unreasonable adverse effect on the environment
Review of registration every 15 years

5. Conditional Registration
Pesticides identical or very similar to currently registered products
New uses to existing pesticide registrations
Pesticides containing active ingredients not contained in any currently registered pesticide for which data need be obtained for registration

6. Classification of Pesticides
General use
Restricted use
Used under direct supervision of a certified applicator

7. Trade Secrets

8. Removal Suspension Cancellation Immediate ban on a pesticide
Generally prompts proceedings to change classification or cancel its registration

9. Disposal and Recall

10. Imports/Exports

11. Pesticide Use Under Other Federal Statutes
Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (FDCA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

12. Pro’s vs. Cons ?