Primary Federal Laws Governing Pesticides

The video tutorial discusses two key federal acts: the Federal Insecticide, Fungicides and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act. These acts require the registration of chemicals produced or imported into the U.S., with specific labeling, use, storage, instruction, and training requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a crucial role in granting permissions and setting limitations on these chemicals to protect the environment and ensure consumer safety. If limitations are not followed, the EPA can restrict or ban the chemicals.

What is the purpose of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicides and Rodenticide Act?

What are the labeling and use requirements for chemicals under the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act?

How does the Environmental Protection Agency assess the impact of chemicals on the environment?

What actions can the Environmental Protection Agency take if limitations on chemical use are not followed?

In what ways does the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act ensure consumer safety?