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

Pesticide Product Registration Requirements in Michigan

Pesticide product registration in Michigan is regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). This process is essential for ensuring that all pesticide products sold or distributed in the state comply with both state and federal guidelines. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what’s required to register a pesticide product in Michigan.

EPA Compliance Prior to Michigan State Registration

Before registering a pesticide in Michigan, the product must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This federal registration ensures that the product meets national standards for safety and efficacy. Once the pesticide is federally registered, it can then proceed to state registration with MDARD.

Michigan Pesticide Regulatory Compliance

In Michigan, all pesticides—including those exempt from federal registration under FIFRA 25(b)—must be registered with MDARD. This includes general-use pesticides, restricted-use pesticides, and any adjuvants that enhance the effectiveness of pesticides.

Required Documentation for Michigan Registration

Product Label

Each product must have a current marketplace label submitted with the registration application. These labels are mandatory regardless of whether changes have been made to them during the past year. Labels can be submitted in hard copy, on a thumb drive, or electronically through the ALSTAR system if your company is subscribed.

Application Form

The application for registration is available on the MDARD website. This form must be fully completed and submitted along with the required labels.

Registration Fee

The total registration and water quality fee is $370 per product. Registration must be renewed annually, and the registration year runs from July 1 to June 30. Renewals submitted after the June 30 deadline are subject to a late fee of $200 per product.

Discontinuation

If discontinuing a product, registrants must ensure no product remains in trade channels and indicate the discontinuation on the application form.

Exemptions and Special Cases

FIFRA 25(b) Products

Although these products are exempt from federal registration, they still require state registration in Michigan.

Experimental-Use Permits

Products with an EPA Experimental-Use Permit are exempt from state registration but must provide MDARD with participant information for inspection purposes.

Compliance and Enforcement

MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations, including the registration of pesticides, licensing of dealers, and certification of applicators.

Resources

For more detailed information, you can visit the MDARD Pesticide Registration page or reach out directly to MDARD’s Pesticide Registration Program Specialist

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