Iowa Pesticide Product Registration: Requirements, Process, and Compliance Guidelines

Pesticide Product Registration Requirements in Iowa

Pesticide product registration in Iowa is managed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), specifically through the Pesticide Bureau. To ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations, manufacturers and distributors need to follow specific guidelines for registering their pesticide products in Iowa. Below is an overview of the essential requirements.

EPA Compliance Prior to Iowa State Registration

Similar to other states, pesticide products must first be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This step ensures the product meets federal safety and efficacy standards. Once federally registered, the pesticide can be registered for sale and use in Iowa.

Iowa Pesticide Regulatory Compliance

All pesticide products intended for sale or distribution in Iowa must be registered with IDALS. This requirement includes both general-use and restricted-use pesticides, as well as adjuvants, which are substances added to pesticides to improve their effectiveness.

Required Documentation for Indiana Registration

Product Label

A current and accurate label must be submitted for each product. If there are changes to the label, the new version must be provided during the renewal process.

Application Form

The registration application is available on the IDALS website and must be completed in full. This form is required for both new registrations and renewals.

Fees and Registration Timeline

Registration Fee

The standard fee for registering a pesticide product in Iowa is $300 per product, per year. The registration period runs from January 1 to December 31 each year.

Late Fees

A late fee may be assessed if the renewal application is not submitted by the December 31 deadline.

Exemptions

Minimum Risk Pesticides

Products that qualify under the EPA’s minimum risk pesticide exemption are also exempt from state registration requirements in Iowa.

Manufacturing Use-Only Products

These products must be registered but are exempt from the registration fee.

Compliance and Enforcement

The Pesticide Bureau at IDALS is responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations. This includes not only the registration of products but also the licensing of pesticide dealers and the certification of applicators. Compliance checks and enforcement actions are part of their mandate to protect public health and the environment from improper pesticide use.

Resources

For more detailed information and to access the necessary forms, you can visit the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship's Pesticide Bureau website​

How We Can Help

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