The regulation of pesticides' manufacturing and labeling is conducted by which agency?

• A. OSHA
• B. EPA
• C. CERCLA
• D. FDA

Answer: (B)

Pesticide regulation is about making sure products are evaluated for safety and labeled with clear, enforceable instructions before they reach users. The Environmental Protection Agency administers the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, which requires each pesticide to be registered and its label to provide approved uses, application rates, safety precautions, and first-aid information. This creates legal requirements that govern both how pesticides are manufactured and how they must be used. OSHA focuses on general workplace safety and does not handle pesticide product registration or labeling. CERCLA deals with cleaning up hazardous substances after releases, not product labeling. The FDA oversees certain pesticide residues in foods but not the regulation of manufacturing and overall labeling of pesticides themselves. So the agency responsible is the EPA.