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

Pesticide Product Registration Requirements in Minnesota

Pesticide product registration in Minnesota is managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and must align with both federal and state regulations. Below is a comprehensive overview of the requirements for registering a pesticide product in Minnesota.

EPA Compliance Prior to Minnesota State Registration

Before a pesticide can be registered in Minnesota, it must first be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This federal registration is essential to ensure the product has been evaluated for safety and effectiveness. Once federally registered, the product can then be registered in Minnesota.

Minnesota Pesticide Regulatory Compliance

In Minnesota, any pesticide intended for sale or distribution must be registered with the MDA. This includes both agricultural and non-agricultural pesticides. The registration is valid for one calendar year, from January 1 to December 31. The registration fee varies: $400 for each agricultural pesticide and $475 for each non-agricultural pesticide.

Required Documentation for Minnesota Registration

To register a pesticide product in Minnesota, the following must be submitted:

Product Label

A copy of the product label is required for submission. The label must comply with both federal and state regulations.

Application Form

The "Application for Registration of New FIFRA Section 3 Pesticide Products" must be completed. If the product is already registered, the registration number must be included on the form.

Renewal and Discontinuation

Registrants must renew their product registrations annually. Renewal applications are sent out in October, and the deadline for submission is December 31. Late submissions incur an additional fee of $175 per product. If discontinuing a product, the registrant must notify the MDA and may need to continue registering the product for up to two years after discontinuation to manage any remaining inventory in the state.

Exemptions and Special Cases

FIFRA 25(b) Products

These products are exempt from both federal and state registration.

Experimental-Use Permits

These must be registered in Minnesota, but adjuvants and certain pest control devices do not require state registration.

Compliance and Enforcement

The MDA's Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division oversees the registration process and ensures compliance with Minnesota's pesticide laws. This includes conducting inspections and handling enforcement actions where necessary.

Resources

For detailed information and to access registration forms, visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Registration page.

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