Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) SAFE 210

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

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”.

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

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

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

Trade Secrets

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

Disposal and Recall

Imports/Exports

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)

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