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Genetically Modified Organisms

Overview of genetically modified organisms (GMO). OMO are plants, animal, or other microorganism that has bee generically changed.

Child-Resistant Packaging for Pesticides

To protect children from poisonings around the home, pesticide law requires that certain household pesticides be in child-resistant packaging.

EPA Releases Draft Assessment of Effects of Sulfoxaflor on Endangered Species for Public Comment

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft for Sulfoxaflor on endangered species.

EPA Issues Proposed Registration Review Decisions for Several Pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Registration decisions for several pesticides

EPA Issues Report Highlighting Actions Taken to Improve the Endangered Species Act Consultation Process for Pesticides

Collaboration with federal partners, submitting its second report to Congress highlighting the progress achieved to date with creating a more efficient and effective review process regarding pesticide impacts under the Endangered Species Act

Standardized Efficacy Study Report and Efficacy Study Summary

The study report form contains all of the required elements of a study report as found in 40 CFR part 160, and meets the requirements of PR Notice 2011-3. We encourage registrants to use this non-mandatory report format to facilitate the review process.

FCSSM User Guide and Supporting Documents

The Food Contact Sanitizing Solutions Models (FCSSM) were developed to estimate indirect dietary exposure to components of sanitizing solutions used in commercial settings.

Food Contact Sanitizing Solutions Model (FCSSM)

FCSSM were developed by the American Chemistry Council Biocides Panel in response to a need identified by EPA. Following a series of reviews and revisions, the agency determined that the model is appropriate for regulatory use.<

Use of Standardized Templates to Report Pet Spot-on Incidents: Conclusion of Pilot and Implementation Strategy

EPA will host a webinar to discuss the conclusion of the Pet Spot-on Enhance Reporting Pilot and describe the implementation process for using EPA’s standardized templates.

Fluridone Petition and Response (8/29/2024)

Petition(s) and Response(s) for Fluridone

What to Do if Your Pet has an Adverse Reaction to a Flea and Tick Product

Basic information on symptoms of adverse effects from pet flea and tick products.

Phthalates

EPA is concerned about phthalates because of their toxicity and the evidence of pervasive human and environmental exposure to these chemicals. Phthalates are used in many industrial and consumer products, many of which pose potentially high exposure.

EPA Releases Updates on Organophosphate Pesticides Dicrotophos, Dimethoate, and Tetrachlorvinphos

The EPA is seeking public comment on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s opinion for the insecticides carbaryl and methomyl.

How EPA Assesses Chemical Safety

EPA's existing chemicals programs address pollution prevention, risk assessment, hazard and exposure assessment and/or characterization, and risk management for chemicals substances in commercial use.

Regulation of Pesticides with Public Health Uses

EPA is responsible under the FIFRA for regulating pesticides with public health uses, as well as ensuring that these products do not pose unintended or unreasonable risks to humans, animals, and the environment.

Public Health Emergencies Caused by Microbial Pests

This page is about public health emergencies caused by microbial pests.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0109

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0109.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-19-0088

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-19-0088.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0037

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0037.

TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C) Determination for Premanufacture Number (PMN) P-20-0036

This document describes EPA's pre-manufacture notice review determination under amended TSCA for P-20-0036.