MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

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What is the basic federal law regulating pesticides known as?

FFDCA
FIFRA
MPCO
USEPA

The correct answer is: FIFRA

The basic federal law regulating pesticides is known as FIFRA, which stands for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. This legislation governs the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States. FIFRA sets the standards for assessing the safety and effectiveness of pesticides, requiring that they be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before they can be marketed or used. FIFRA's purpose is to protect human health and the environment from potential hazards associated with pesticide use, ensuring that these chemicals are applied safely and effectively. This includes provisions related to labeling, use, and adherence to specified safety practices. In contrast, the other options refer to related but different aspects of pesticide regulation. For instance, FFDCA (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) is primarily concerned with food safety and the regulation of food additives, including pesticide residues in food. The USEPA is the agency responsible for enforcing FIFRA but is not the law itself. MPCO (Michigan Pesticide Control Order) pertains specifically to regulations at the state level and does not refer to a federal law.