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 Regulatory
information
Summary information
on the regulatory status of pesticides can be found on the Chemical
Detail page, accessible through the PAN Pesticide Database Chemical
Search. Visit
the site. It is also possible to search for pesticides registered,
banned and restricted for a number of countries through the PAN
Pesticide Database International Registration search. Visit
the site.
This page briefly
describes the documentation available for this data set and provides
links to more detailed information.
How
Pesticides Are Registered for Use in the U.S.
Provides
general information on the process by which pesticides are registered
for use within the United States.
Information
on International Regulatory Categories
Defines
international regulatory categories governed by international treaties
including Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Prior Informed
Consent (PIC). It also includes information on the World Health
Organization's list of obsolete pesticides.
Information
on the European Union Pesticide Registration Process
Explains the
system by which the European Community is re-evaluating older pesticide
active ingredients and registering new pesticides for all EU Member
States.
Definitions
for U.S. Regulatory Categories
Defines U.S.
regulatory categories, including U.S. EPA registered, Restricted
Use Pesticide, Section 25(b) Minimum Risk Pesticides, Special Review,
Reregistration Evaluation Decisions, Section 18 emergency registrations,
and Hazardous Air Pollutants.
Definitions
for California Regulatory Categories
Defines California
regulatory categories, including CA registered, CA Ground Water
Contaminants, Proposition 65 chemicals, and CA Toxic Air Contaminants.
Last updated
September 20, 2003
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