Which pesticides are exempted from registration by the U.S. EPA?
The U.S. EPA (under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act [FIFRA] Section 25(b)), exempts pesticides from registration if they contain certain active ingredients. These are primarily food-grade materials such as mint oil, clove oil, and sodium lauryl sulfate (derived from coconut and commonly found in shampoos and detergent). DPR allows similar exemptions, although some DPR-exempt products require additional wording on labels.
