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Regulating Antimicrobials
Who Regulates Antimicrobial Pesticides?
Because they are so important for public health, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates antimicrobial pesticides in a unique way.
How does the EPA Regulate Antimicrobial Pesticides?
The EPA regulates antimicrobial pesticides by reviewing the toxicity of the ingredients and the potential for exposure. If the EPA determines that no adverse effects are expected to occur when the product is used according to the label directions, they grant product registration. EPA requires antimicrobial producers to demonstrate the effectiveness of their products with research. They do this because product effectiveness can impact human health, and germs are invisible to the naked eye.
Below you will find a list of resources related to how antimicrobial products are regulated by the EPA. If you have any questions, feel free to call one of our pesticide specialists for assistance at 1-800-858-7378.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulation of Antimicrobial Pesticides
- Regulating Antimicrobial Pesticides
- Consumer Products Treated with Antimicrobial Pesticides
- Determining If a Cleaning Product Is a Pesticide Under FIFRA
- Pesticide Reregistration Status for Antimicrobials
- Antimicrobial Policy & Guidance Documents
- Antimicrobial Science Policies
- Guidelines for Dental Issues (EPA v. FDA Agency Roles)
- Standardized Efficacy Study Report and Efficacy Study Summary
- Implementation of the Emerging Pathogens and Disinfection Hierarchy for Antimicrobial Products
- Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b)
- Antimicrobials Division (AD) Contacts
EPA Pesticide Registration (PR) Notices Pertaining to Antimicrobial Pesticides
- Antimicrobial Pesticide Products With Anthrax-Related Claims (PR Notice 2008-2)
- Use of Antimicrobial Pesticide Products in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (HVAC&R) (Draft PR Notice 2006-A)
- List of Pests of Significant Public Health Importance (PR Notice 2002-1)
- Minimum Risk Pesticides Exempted under FIFRA Section 25(b) - Clarification of Issues (PR Notice 2000-6)
- Applicability of the Treated Articles Exemption to Antimicrobial Pesticides (PR Notice 2000-1)
- Liquid Chemical Sterilants (PR Notice 98-2)
Government Agencies with Related Information on Microbial Pests
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- National Institutes of Health
- National Toxicology Program
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- United States Department of Agriculture
- EPA Office of Air and Radiation - Indoor Air Quality
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- State and Local Health Departments
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