If I want to use colloidal silver or ionic silver to kills germs, as a pesticide, or for preventing germ growth does the EPA regulate such use of nano silver and ionic silver?
The short answer is yes, but you will need to check the regulation etc. yourself to determine the relevance to you, your intended use or your project. As of November 21, 2006 the EPA modified its ruling regarding the use of materials that are regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIDFRA) to include language that manufacturers are now required to provide scientific evidence that their use of materials designed for these purposes won’t harm waterways or public health. EPA Issues Final Rule on Aquatic Pesticide Applications Release date: 11/21/2006 Snip “The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires that pesticides be registered by EPA before they can be sold or distributed. Before they are registered, they must undergo extensive study and review to help ensure that, when properly used, they do not cause unreasonable adverse effects on human health and the environment. Pesticide labels contain application instructions. Applicatio
