Which law oversees the use of pesticides and includes requirements for safety and labeling?

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the law that specifically oversees the regulation of pesticides in the United States. It establishes a framework for the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides. Key requirements under FIFRA include the need for safety and efficacy data before a pesticide can be marketed and specific labeling guidelines that inform users about proper usage, safety precautions, and environmental impacts. This act ensures that pesticides are used in a manner that is safe for humans, animals, and the environment, thereby providing comprehensive oversight of pesticide application practices.

The other laws mentioned do not focus primarily on pesticide regulation. The Aquatic Nuisance Control Act pertains to the management of invasive species in aquatic environments; the Clean Water Act addresses water quality and pollution control, and while it may incorporate some aspects related to pesticide use in waterways, it is not specifically focused on pesticide management; the Endangered Species Act aims to protect threatened and endangered species, which sometimes intersects with pesticide use but is not centered around the direct regulation of pesticides themselves.