FIFRA Presentation Quiz

In what year was the law established?

• 1947

• 1964

• 1972

• 1988

Which amendment shifted regulatory authority to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

• 2012

• 1964

• 1988

• 1996

What was the purpose of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) introduced in 1996?

• To introduce stricter safety standards, especially for infants and children

• To shift regulatory authority to the EPA

• To strengthen registration requirements

• To streamline the registration process

What event in the 1930s increased the use of synthetic chemicals to control pests?

• The Dust Bowl

• The Green Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Silent Spring

What book highlighted the harmful effects of pesticides like DDT on wildlife and ecosystems?

• Silent Spring

• The Jungle

• The Dust Bowl

• Green Revolution

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What does FIFRA require manufacturers to demonstrate about pesticides?

• They will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or human health

• They are cost-effective

• They are easy to produce

• They are biodegradable

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