Which agency enforces FIFRA?

Which agency enforces FIFRA?

• A. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
• B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• C. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• D. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Answer: (A)

FIFRA governs how pesticides are registered, labeled, and used to protect people and the environment. The agency responsible for enforcing FIFRA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They review and approve pesticides before they can be sold, ensure labels provide proper directions and safety precautions, and take action against misbranding or unsafe use. Other agencies handle different areas—FDA oversees food, drugs, and cosmetics; OSHA focuses on workplace safety; CPSC regulates consumer products—so they don’t enforce FIFRA. For pest control operators, this means following label directions and using only products registered for the intended use under EPA oversight.

FIFRA governs how pesticides are registered, labeled, and used to protect people and the environment. The agency responsible for enforcing FIFRA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They review and approve pesticides before they can be sold, ensure labels provide proper directions and safety precautions, and take action against misbranding or unsafe use. Other agencies handle different areas—FDA oversees food, drugs, and cosmetics; OSHA focuses on workplace safety; CPSC regulates consumer products—so they don’t enforce FIFRA. For pest control operators, this means following label directions and using only products registered for the intended use under EPA oversight.