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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). National EPA Regulated, First passed in 1947, and Amended in 1972 and 1996. Description. This act established procedures for registering pesticides with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and established labeling provisions
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) National EPA Regulated, First passed in 1947, and Amended in 1972 and 1996
Description • This act established procedures for registering pesticides with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and established labeling provisions • Provides the EPA the authority to oversee the sale and use of pesticides • Primarily aimed at protecting consumers from ineffective products or deceptive labeling
Environmental Issues Affected • Too much pesticides were being used on products which could cause harm to consumers and products