Laws and Regulations for QAC Exam QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS 100% CORRRECT!!
What is FIFRA Section 3? - ANSWER General Pesticide Product Registration - run of the mill pesticide
labeling production
What is FIFA Section 18? - ANSWER Emergency Exemptions from Registration - this authorizes the
EPA to allow unregistered use of pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide
use label similar to a Section 3 Label.
What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? - ANSWER Authority of States
What is FIFRA Section 24(c) - ANSWER Special Local Need registration - gives the state the right to
expand the use of REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a pesticide label
with SLN and the State Code included
What is a Supplemental Label? - ANSWER Any added information about the pesticide that
accompanies the product but is not directly part of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels,
MSDSs, Treatment Schedules.
What are the 8 permitted label deviations? - ANSWER 1. Decrease in rate per unit treated
2. Decrease in [C]
3. Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC
4. Lower frequency
5. Use on unmentioned pest in included site.
6. Use of not prohibited method
7. Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited
8. Acceptable changes in PPE
What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and California Restricted Materials? -
ANSWER California determines that the labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional
permit to use.
& ANSWERS 100% CORRRECT!!
What is FIFRA Section 3? - ANSWER General Pesticide Product Registration - run of the mill pesticide
labeling production
What is FIFA Section 18? - ANSWER Emergency Exemptions from Registration - this authorizes the
EPA to allow unregistered use of pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide
use label similar to a Section 3 Label.
What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? - ANSWER Authority of States
What is FIFRA Section 24(c) - ANSWER Special Local Need registration - gives the state the right to
expand the use of REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a pesticide label
with SLN and the State Code included
What is a Supplemental Label? - ANSWER Any added information about the pesticide that
accompanies the product but is not directly part of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels,
MSDSs, Treatment Schedules.
What are the 8 permitted label deviations? - ANSWER 1. Decrease in rate per unit treated
2. Decrease in [C]
3. Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC
4. Lower frequency
5. Use on unmentioned pest in included site.
6. Use of not prohibited method
7. Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited
8. Acceptable changes in PPE
What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and California Restricted Materials? -
ANSWER California determines that the labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional
permit to use.
