The manufacturing and labeling of pesticides is regulated by:

• A. OSHA
• B. FDA
• C. DOT
• D. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

Answer: (D)

Pesticide products are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency because this agency oversees the registration and labeling of pesticides under federal law to protect people and the environment. The label on a pesticide must include key safety and usage information—active ingredients, directions, hazard warnings, first aid, required personal protective equipment, storage and disposal instructions, and environmental precautions. This ensures the product is used correctly and safely.

Other agencies focus on different areas: one is concerned with protecting workers in the workplace and does not set pesticide product labeling standards; another oversees foods, drugs, and cosmetics and addresses pesticide residues in foods rather than how the product is labeled; a third handles the transport of hazardous materials. Because of these distinct roles, the EPA is the correct regulator for the manufacturing and labeling of pesticides.