Understanding Pesticide Regulations in Massachusetts
Navigating Massachusetts' Pesticide Registration Requirements
If you are a pesticide manufacturer or distributor looking to sell and distribute pesticide products in Massachusetts, you must navigate the state’s registration requirements. The Massachusetts Pesticide Board Subcommittee (MPBS) manages the registration process, ensuring compliance with both federal and state regulations.
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EPA Compliance Prior to State Registration
Before you can register a pesticide product in Massachusetts, it must first be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA registration number is required for state registration.
Massachusetts State Registration
Submit a complete registration application through the Environmental Information and Public Access System (EIPAS) via the EEA ePLACE Portal. This application must include:
* Agent Authorization Letter (if applicable)
* EPA Notice of Supplemental Distribution (if applicable)
* Pesticide Product Labeling
* Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Fees
The current fees for registering a pesticide product in Massachusetts are:
* New Pesticide Product Registration: $300
* New Active Ingredient/Product Registration: $750
* Pesticide Product Renewal: $300
* Experimental Use Permit (EUP) Fee: $200
Review and Approval
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) reviews the application for compliance. The Pesticide Board Subcommittee must approve new product registrations. Once approved, new registrations are valid from the approval date until the end of the fiscal year (June 30th).
Renewal
Pesticide product registrations expire annually on June 30th. Renewal notices and forms are sent to registrants in early May.
Resources
Massachusetts Pesticide Product Registration Website
New Pesticide Product Registration - Step by Step Guide
Pesticide Product Renewal - Step by Step Guide
ABN Registrations and Amendments - Step by Step Guide
Label Amendments - Step by Step Guide
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