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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 17 November 2006 01:00
A Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act is the objective of FIFRA is to provide federal control of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. All pesticides used in the United States must be registered (licensed) by EPA. Registration assures that pesticides will be properly labeled and that, if used in accordance with specifications, they will not cause unreasonable harm to the environment. Use of each registered pesticide must be consistent with use directions contained on the label or labeling. (More information from the Ag Center)
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A Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is a Federal law that requires labels on pesticides that provide clear directions for safe use; FIFRA also authorizes EPA to set standards to control how pesticides are used
 

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