EPA Eyes Pesticide Labels That Admit Cancer and Defect Risks
Published Date: 1/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA got a request from 12 states asking to change pesticide label rules so labels must match EPA’s health risk findings, like cancer or birth defect risks. This affects pesticide makers and states, aiming to keep labels honest and clear about dangers. The EPA wants your thoughts before deciding, which could lead to new rules that might change how labels look and what they say.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Pesticide Labels Must Match EPA Findings
The Attorneys General of Nebraska, Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and South Dakota asked the EPA to change FIFRA labeling rules so any state labeling that conflicts with EPA human health risk findings (for example about cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm) would be treated as misbranding. The EPA is seeking public comment and could propose new rules that change pesticide labels and what they say.
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