Pesticides

EPA regulates pesticides under broad authority granted in two major statutes, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Food Quality Protection Act, of 1996 (FQPA). Before manufacturers can sell pesticides in the United States, EPA must evaluate them thoroughly to ensure that they meet federal safety standards to protect human health and the environment. Use this site to get information on how recent EPA actions, find more FIFRA-related resources, and learn about pesticides safety.