In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). Studies must be conducted to establish the conditions in which the material is safe to use and the effectiveness against the intended pest(s). The EPA regulates pesticides to ensure that these products do not pose adverse effects to humans or the environment. Pesticides produced before November 1984 continue to be reassessed in order to meet the current scientific and regulatory standards. All registered pesticides are reviewed every 15 years to ensure they meet the proper standards. During the registration process, a label is created. The label contains directions for proper use of the material in addition to safety restrictions. Based on acute toxicity, pesticides are assigned to a Toxicity Class. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is a measure of pesticides determined in EPA studies? ANS1 material is safe to use and the effectiveness QSN2 Who is protected by EPA regulations? ANS2 humans or the environment QSN3 Pesticides are inspected often to make sure they meet up to date safety regulations from what period of time. ANS3 before November 1984 QSN4 How often are pesticides produced more recently evaluated for safety? ANS4 every 15 years QSN5 How could someone learn more about how to safely use and handle an unknow pesticide? ANS5 label