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US EPA issues draft revised method for ESA pesticide assessments
On May 16, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it was seeking comment on its Draft Revised Method for National Level Endangered Species Risk Assessment Process for Biological Evaluations of Pesticides (Draft Revised…
US EPA clarified toxicology data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides used on food contact surfaces
The U.S. EPA issued a final rule clarifying data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides in 40 CFR Part 158 Subpart W (158W), making the registration process for these pesticides more efficient and transparent. View the final rule at www.regulations.gov,…
U.S. EPA releases draft guidelines for plant regulators
In recognition of the growing categories of products generally known as plant biostimulants, this draft document gives guidance on which products are (and are not) subject to regulation under FIFRA as plant regulator pesticides, and what kinds…
U.S. Structural Pest Control Market Approaches $9.0 Billion
The United States structural pest control industry is comprised of nearly 20,000 pest control firms. The professional pest control industry generated an estimated $8.971 billion in total service revenue in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase from the…
US EPA considering limiting state pesticide regulations
State pesticide regulators are concerned EPA is considering whether to limit their ability to impose additional restrictions on pesticide use beyond federal guidelines. Last week, EPA announced it may look at a provision in federal law governing…
US Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve pesticide registration through 2023.…
U.S. EPA releases for public comment draft guidance for plant regulators, including biostimulants
U.S. EPA is releasing for public comment Draft Guidance for Plant Regulators, Including Plant Biostimulants. Read a pre-publication copy of the draft guidance.
In recognition of the growing categories of products generally known as plant…
US Senate passes bipartisan pesticide bill
A bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, which funds EPA oversight of the chemicals, passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week.
Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Ranking Member Debbie…
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