Pesticide registration is the process through which EPA examines the following: the ingredients of a pesticide; the site or crop on which it is to be used; the amount, frequency and timing of its use; and its storage and disposal practices. EPA evaluates pesticides to ensure that they will not have any adverse effects on humans, the environment and non-target species. A pesticide cannot be legally used if it has not been registered with the Office of Pesticide Programs. EPA assists pesticide manufacturers and users by publishing regulations and registration guidance documents. The Agency also makes its pesticide information available to the public through its Pesticide Product Information System.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• Registering Pesticides
  Pesticide registration is the process through which EPA examines the ingredients of a pesticide.
• Pesticide Registration (PR) Notices
  Pesticide Registration Notices inform registrants and the public about OPP'S procedures and regulatory decisions.
• Pesticide Registration Kit
  OPP's online Pesticide Registration Kit contains the forms and information necessary to register a pesticide with OPP.

Pest Management
Crop Protection, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), State Management Plan

Pesticide Effects
Animal Safety, Child Safety, Food Safety, Health Effects, Pesticide Spills, Risk Assessment

Pesticide Legal Aspects
Compliance, Enforcement, Guidance, Labeling, Legislation, Public Comment, Regulations, Reporting

Pesticide Monitoring
Models, Residues, Test Methods

Pesticide Types
Antimicrobial Pesticides, Biopesticides, Disinfectants and Sanitizers, Insecticides