FEDERAL PESTICIDE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Question 1

What is a FQPA requirement?

Answer 1

C. Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential

Question 2

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) governs what?

Answer 2

The establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products

Question 3

By FIFRA standards, what is the minimum requirement for direct supervision for an uncertified sprayer?

Answer 3

The application is done by a competent person acting under the instruction and control of a certified applicator who is available if and when needed

Question 4

True or False: Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What is PPE chemical resistance?

Question 7

What is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) responsible to oversee?

Answer 7

Registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States