Which law governs the registration of pesticide labels in the United States?

• A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• B. Wisconsin Agricultural Pesticide Law
• C. National Pesticide Safety Act
• D. State Pesticide Regulation Act

Answer: (A)

Registration of pesticide labels in the United States is governed by a federal statute that requires the EPA to review and approve pesticides before they can be sold, distributed, or marketed. This law, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), makes the label the legally binding guide for how a product should be used, stored, and disposed of, ensuring safety and effectiveness. After registration, the label remains enforceable and can be updated if safety concerns arise. States may have their own requirements and add licensing or labeling rules for state use, but the overarching framework for label approval and registration is FIFRA. The other options refer to nonfederal or nonexistent acts and do not govern national pesticide label registration.