Which federal law governs pesticide labeling and prohibits usage that is inconsistent with label directions?

• A. EPA regulations
• B. OSHA Act
• C. FIFRA
• D. TSCA

Answer: (C)

Pesticide labeling is the binding rule for how a product can be used. The federal law that specifically sets up the pesticide registration system and makes the label the controlling document for use is FIFRA. Under this act, every pesticide must bear an approved label that spells out the directions, restrictions, and safety precautions. Using the product in a way that isn’t in those label directions is considered misuse and is prohibited by law. This is what makes FIFRA the correct choice.

Other options don’t address pesticide labeling in the same way. General EPA regulations cover many aspects, but they aren’t the specific law that governs what must appear on the label and prohibits usage inconsistent with it. The OSHA Act focuses on workplace safety, not labeling of pesticides. TSCA deals with chemical substances more broadly, not the precise framework for pesticide labeling and use.