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The EPA on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, announced it is seeking
recommendations from small business on whether insect repellents applied to the
skin should continue to be exempt from federal pesticide regulation.
In a press release the agency said it's reconsideration of the current exemption is based on concern that some exempted pesticide products may not perform effectively.
Currently, pesticide products that pose minimum risks to humans and the environment are exempt from federal regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, provided that the products are composed of certain ingredients and are labeled according to very specific criteria.
The EPA is seeking small business input through a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel.
In a press release the agency said it's reconsideration of the current exemption is based on concern that some exempted pesticide products may not perform effectively.
Currently, pesticide products that pose minimum risks to humans and the environment are exempt from federal regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, provided that the products are composed of certain ingredients and are labeled according to very specific criteria.
The EPA is seeking small business input through a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel.
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