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Title: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,


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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act
  • Drafted in 1972 (National)
  • Set up basic system of pesticide regulation
  • Administered by the Environmental Protection
    Agency (EPA)
  • Concerns about the hazards/toxic nature of
    pesticides ie. DDT

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  • EPA determines
  • Intended use
  • Appropriate dosage
  • Hazards
  • Established registration for all pesticides
  • Label instructing proper usage
  • Label directions
  • Maximize effectiveness
  • Protect consumers environment

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  • Only a few pesticides are available to the
    general public.
  • Most are considered too hazardous
  • Established a system of examination and
    certification for purchasing and using restricted
    materials
  • Distribution of restricted pesticides are also
    monitored
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