Laws & Regulations

Boilerplate Language for Orders under Section 5 of TSCA

EPA issues orders under section 5 of the TSCA in response to a specific concern. These concerns are often very similar to concerns that have incited prior orders. To prevent this, the Agency created a standard boilerplate for the more frequent concerns.

Label Review Training: Module 4: Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review, Page 8

This module of the label review training goes into detail about the four core principles of pesticide label review: clarity, accuracy, consistency with EPA policy, and enforceability.

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 33

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

Label Review Training: Module 4: Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review, Page 19

This module of the label review training goes into detail about the four core principles of pesticide label review: clarity, accuracy, consistency with EPA policy, and enforceability.

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 10

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

Label Review Training: Module 3: Special Issues, Page 28

This module further describes and provides strategies for reviewing some of the label parts introduced in Module 2 of the pesticide label training, such as precautionary statements, directions for use, worker protection labeling, and more.

EPA’s January 10, 2013 Letter to Registrants on Pyrethroid Product Labeling

Updated Spray Drift Language for Pyrethroid Non-Agricultural Outdoor Products.

Who Needs to Apply for Pesticide Applicator Certification in Indian Country under the EPA Plan

Any person who applies restricted use pesticides in an area of Indian country covered by the EPA plan will need a federal certificate from EPA.

Options for Tribes to Establish EPA-Recognized Certification Programs in Indian Country

The 2017 Rule offers three options for tribes to establish valid EPA-recognized/approvable certification programs in Indian country, along with a fourth "opt-out" option.

Label Review Training: Module 4: Applying the Principles of Pesticide Label Review, Page 4

This module of the label review training goes into detail about the four core principles of pesticide label review: clarity, accuracy, consistency with EPA policy, and enforceability.

Study Formatting and Supplemental Information

Information and guidance on e-submission study formatting and supplemental files and review aids.

Reregistration and Other Review Programs Predating Pesticide Registration Review

Before launching the registration review program, EPA reevaluated existing registered pesticides through programs including Pesticide Reregistration and Tolerance Reassessment, Product Reregistration, and Special Review.

About Pesticide Registration Fees under PRIA

General background information about PRIA.

Suspension of Registrations under FIFRA

Under FIFRA Section 3(c)(2)(B), this generally halts further distribution and sale of the suspended pesticide product by the registrant. Find suspension listings by product name, active ingredient, registrant name, date, and contact information.

Report Pesticide Exposure Incidents Affecting Pets or Domestic Animals

Find ways to report incidents of a pet being harmed by a pesticide.

PRN 97-1: Agency Actions under the Requirements of the Food Quality Protection Act

This pesticide registration notice describes EPA's implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act, including the risk cup and risk management strategies under the new safety standard.

PRN 96-7: Termiticide Labeling

This notice sets forth the Agency's policy with respect to certain labeling statements and minimum product performance (5 year period) for soil treatment termiticide products.

PRN Notice 96-6: Pet Pesticide Product Label Statements

This notice specifies statements that should be added to the labels of pesticide products registered for use on dogs and/or cats. These label statements will help to ensure that products bear labeling to reduce the potential for misuse of pet products.

PRN 96-4: Label Statements Involving Product Efficacy and Potential for Harm to Property

This notice explains EPA procedures in approving pesticide labels that include claims relating to the efficacy of agricultural pesticides and provides a warning to growers regarding reliance on label statements regarding pesticide efficacy.

PRN 95-5: Labeling Revisions Required By The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) For Sale Or Distribution Of Certain Agricultural Pesticides After October 23,1995

This notice provides guidance to people who sell or distribute pesticides on meeting requirements for labeling under the worker protection standard (1992 version).