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State Agencies

State Pesticide Regulatory Agencies- Can help with inquiring if a pesticide is registered for use in your state, finding out the rules and regulations governing pesticide use in your state, finding out if your state requires notification or postings prior to pesticide applications, registering a complaint concerning a pesticide misapplication, and finding out how to become a certified pesticide applicator.
Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinators Directory
State and Local Health Departments - CDC
State and Regional Health Departments - American Public Heath Association (APHA)
State and Territorial Health Officials - Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

Regulatory Issues

Pesticide Registration/Reregistration Issues:
Label/Container Issues:
- Consumer Labeling Initiative - EPA
- Pesticide Labeling Questions and Answers - EPA
- Pesticide Labeling Consistency - EPA
- Consumer Access Numbers on Pesticide Labels - how the telephone number of the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) may be used on the label
- Final Pesticide Container and Containment Regulations, August 2006 - EPA
Worker Protection Issues:
- Worker Protection Standard - EPA
- Worker Protection Standard and Recent Amendments - EPA
International Issues:
- International Issues - EPA
- Chemical Import-Export Issues, Pesticides - The Border Center
See also NPIC's Guide to the U.S. EPA's Pesticide Regulations

Laws/Regulations

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 40 - Pesticide Programs - EPA
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Cornell University
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) - Cornell University
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - Government Printing Office (GPO)
The Federal Register Database - GPO
The United States Code Collection - Cornell University
The United States Code Database - GPO

Local Pesticide Laws/Regulations:

Consumer Information Sheets and Posting Notices for Certified Commercial and Noncommercial Applicators - Texas Structural Pest Control Board (TSPCB)
Consumer Information Sheet (English) / Consumer Information Sheet (Spanish) - TSPCB
The Neighbor Notification Law, Rules and Regulations - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Neighbor Notification Law Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health

Antimicrobials

Antimicrobial Division Homepage - EPA
Disinfectant Technical Science Section (DIS/TSS) Guidance Documents (provide a summary of current efficacy-related requirements and/or policy for antimicrobial pesticide products) - EPA
Liquid Chemical Sterilants - EPA/FDA
List of FDA-cleared Sterilants and High Level Disinfectants - FDA
Lists of EPA Registered Products Relevant to BBPS (Chemical Indexes/Lists ABCD) - EPA
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBPS) - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (BBPS) Frequently Asked Questions - OSHA
Standard Interpretations of BBPS (Letters) - OSHA
Use of Antimicrobial Pesticide Products in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (HVA&R), Draft PR Notice 2006-A - EPA
Dental Issues - EPA v. FDA Agency Roles - EPA
Individual States' Child Care Licensure Regulations
Cleaning and Sanitizing Daycare Facilities

Biotechnology

U.S. Regulatory Agencies Unified Biotechnology Website
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services' Role in Biotechnology - USDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Biotechnology - FDA
Food Biotechnology: A Study of U.S. Consumer Attitudinal Trends, 2006 Report - International Food Information Council (IFIC)
The Safety of Food Produced Using Biotechnology - EXTOXNET

Inert Ingredients

Treated Articles

Canada

Pest Management Regulatory Agency

Additional Links

Pesticides and the Law - Purdue Information Publication

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