Entomologists in the Federal Government Fill Many Niches in Pesticide Regulations and Decisions
The registration program: New active ingredients, new uses of registered insecticides, emergency exemptions (FIFRA Section 18s), and other registration actions
Sunday, November 5, 2023
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Potomac D
Supervisory Biologist U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, District of Columbia
The Registration Division is responsible for regulatory decision-making for new products, uses, and chemicals that are proposed for conventional pesticide use in the United States, including insecticides. Much of this work focuses on risk management strategies designed to minimize risks while still achieving product efficacy. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the scope of the Registration Division’s work and strategies used to register insecticides in the U.S.