Labels on pesticides manufactured in Canada include which identifier similar to the EPA registration number in the United States?

• A. Registration number
• B. Pest control number
• C. Product code
• D. License number

Answer: (B)

In Canada, pesticide labels carry the Pest Control Product (PCP) registration number—the unique identifier assigned by Health Canada’s PMRA. This number confirms the product is registered and approved for the uses listed on the label, serving a role similar to the EPA registration number in the United States. It ties the product to its approved data, usage directions, and regulatory status, making it a quick, reliable check for legitimacy and compliance. On labels, this is often referred to as the PCP registration number, sometimes shortened in everyday language to the pest control number. The other terms don’t indicate the official regulatory approval in the Canadian system in the same way.