Understanding Pesticide Regulations in Colorado
Navigating Colorado's Pesticide Registration Requirements
To legally distribute pesticides in Colorado, all pesticide products must be registered with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). This process ensures that pesticides used within the state comply with safety and efficacy standards set forth by both state and federal regulations.
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Registration Process
Types of Products:
EPA-registered pesticides.
Minimum risk pesticides exempted under EPA’s FIFRA Section 25(b).
Devices that have an EPA establishment number.
Application Requirements:
Each pesticide product requires a separate registration application.
Applications must be submitted via email, and include the completed form, payment, and any supporting documentation.
The registration fee is $205 per product.
All registrations expire on December 31st of the year they are issued. Renewals can be processed online through the CDA’s Ag License web application (Colorado Department of Agriculture) (Colorado Department of Agriculture).
Labeling:
Revised labels must be submitted to the CDA before distribution.
For ALSTAR subscribers, revised labels can be submitted via ALSTAR. Otherwise, they must be sent by email (Colorado Department of Agriculture).
Product Changes:
If there is a change in the product name, registrant name, manufacturer name, or EPA registration number, a new registration application is required (Colorado Department of Agriculture).
Licensing of Pesticide Dealers
Pesticide dealers in Colorado must obtain a license to distribute restricted-use pesticides (RUP) and limited-use pesticides (LUP). Each business location and business name requires a separate dealer license.
Record-Keeping: Dealers must maintain records of all RUP distributions for at least two years, detailing the purchaser's information, product details, and quantity sold (Colorado Department of Agriculture).
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For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Program (Colorado Department of Agriculture).
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