Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,

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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act

• Drafted in 1972 (National)
• Set up basic system of pesticide regulation
• Administered by the Environmental Protection
  Agency (EPA)
• Concerns about the hazards/toxic nature of
  pesticides ie. DDT

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• EPA determines
• Intended use
• Appropriate dosage
• Hazards
• Established registration for all pesticides
• Label instructing proper usage
• Label directions
• Maximize effectiveness
• Protect consumers environment

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• Only a few pesticides are available to the
  general public.
• Most are considered too hazardous
• Established a system of examination and
  certification for purchasing and using restricted
  materials
• Distribution of restricted pesticides are also
  monitored