What is the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)?
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is a United States federal law that sets forth the framework for the regulation of pesticides to protect human health and the environment. Enacted in 1947 and significantly amended in 1972, FIFRA is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It mandates the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, requiring that they be evaluated for safety and effectiveness before reaching the market.
