Which agency must register a pesticide before sale?

Which agency must register a pesticide before sale?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
• C. Food and Drug Administration
• D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer: (A)

Pesticide products must be registered before they can be sold to ensure they are properly labeled and evaluated for safety. Under FIFRA, the Environmental Protection Agency reviews and approves each pesticide product prior to sale or distribution in the United States. This EPA registration covers the product’s active and inert ingredients, usage directions, safety precautions, and any restrictions. States may require additional registrations or licenses for sale or use within their borders, but the initial and primary registration comes from the EPA. The other agencies operate in different areas—FDA handles foods and drugs, and OSHA focuses on workplace safety—so they do not pre-sale register pesticides.

Pesticide products must be registered before they can be sold to ensure they are properly labeled and evaluated for safety. Under FIFRA, the Environmental Protection Agency reviews and approves each pesticide product prior to sale or distribution in the United States. This EPA registration covers the product’s active and inert ingredients, usage directions, safety precautions, and any restrictions. States may require additional registrations or licenses for sale or use within their borders, but the initial and primary registration comes from the EPA. The other agencies operate in different areas—FDA handles foods and drugs, and OSHA focuses on workplace safety—so they do not pre-sale register pesticides.