MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

What does the EPA registration number indicate?

1. The formulation of the pesticide

2. The testing process of the product

3. The facility where the pesticide product was manufactured

4. The cost of the pesticide

The correct answer is: The facility where the pesticide product was manufactured

The EPA registration number is a unique identifier assigned to a pesticide product after it has been evaluated and approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency. This number confirms that the product has met the necessary safety and efficacy standards established by the EPA. Specifically, the registration number indicates that the pesticide has been reviewed, the formulation is correctly labeled, and that the facility in which it is produced adheres to the required regulations. While it might seem that the registration number could relate to testing or formulation specifics, its primary purpose is to serve as an identification for the registered product as it corresponds to the manufacturer's facility and the products produced there. This traceability is important for regulatory purposes and consumer safety. The other options—testing processes, formulations, and cost—do not directly relate to what the EPA registration number represents, as they concern different aspects of product development and sale rather than provenance and compliance.