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

Pesticide Product Registration Requirements in Missouri

In Missouri, pesticide product registration is managed by the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) under the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act. This process ensures that all pesticides offered for sale in the state comply with both state and federal regulations. Below is a detailed overview of the registration requirements.

EPA Compliance Prior to Missouri State Registration

Before registering a pesticide in Missouri, the product must first be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This step ensures that the pesticide has been evaluated for safety and efficacy at the federal level. Once federally registered, the pesticide can then be registered with the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Missouri Pesticide Regulatory Compliance

All pesticide products intended for sale in Missouri, including general-use and restricted-use pesticides, must be registered with the MDA. The state also requires registration for adjuvants—substances added to pesticides to enhance their effectiveness.

Requirements for Missouri Registration

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

Product Label

A copy of the pesticide label must be submitted during the registration process. The label should be emailed in PDF format to the MDA. Missouri does not require Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for registration.

Application Form

The application for pesticide registration can be completed online through Missouri’s MOPlants portal or by mail. The portal also allows for the renewal of existing product registrations.

Registration Fees

The registration fee for each pesticide product is $200, which must be paid annually. Products must be registered each year, with the registration period running from January 1 to December 31.

Label Revisions

Any significant changes to the pesticide label require a new registration. The new and old labels must be registered if both are still in trade within the state.

Exemptions and Special Cases

FIFRA 25(b) Products

Products that are exempt from federal registration under FIFRA 25(b) are also exempt from registration in Missouri.

Special Local Need (SLN) Registrations

Section 24(c) registrations allow Missouri to register additional uses for a federally registered pesticide to meet special local needs.

Experimental-Use Permits

These are granted for experimental use of pesticides and may also be exempt from state registration under specific conditions.

Compliance and Enforcement

The MDA’s Bureau of Pesticide Control is responsible for ensuring that all pesticide products comply with Missouri’s regulations. The Bureau also oversees licensing of pesticide applicators and dealers, conducts inspections, and enforces the Missouri Pesticide Use Act.

Resources

For further details on Missouri’s pesticide registration process, you can visit the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Section

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