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Pesticide News Story: New Documents Regarding Labeling Consistency Now Available
For Release: November 9, 2006
EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs’ Labeling Committee has posted two new documents on its Web site. The first document is a response to comments on "For Use Only By," a paper previously posted on the subject of label language that appears to limit the use of a product to specific user groups. The response to comments gives a synopsis of comments received and an explanation of EPA’s position on the issue.
The second paper is a request for comments on the issue of whether product labels can establish minimum use rates for any purpose other than risk reduction or efficacy. OPP is interested in comments on the following specific issues:
- Should the Agency allow minimum use rates on products where risks associated with reduced application have not been found?
- What is the value associated with allowing this?
- What are the problems or issues associated with allowing this?
- Would these use rates appear to be misleading statements if they do not mitigate risks?
- The comment period on the issue of “Minimum Use Rates” is 30 days from date of this update.
The response to comments on "For Use Only by" and the request for comments on "Minimum Use Rates" are both available on OPP’s Labeling Consistency Web site.