PESTICIDE REGULATIONS & OVERSIGHT
 Alaska Pesticide Regulations are described in 18
AK Annotated Code Chapter 90 as amended through November 30, 2003.
DEC’s pesticide regulations include all aspects of EPA pesticide regulations plus
additional restrictions specific to Alaska laws and regulations.
Primary authority for pesticide manufacture, sale, use
and distribution in the United States rests with US EPA . EPA’s authority for pesticide
oversight is included in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as
amended.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has
significant input on pesticide and food issues.
Knowledge of Alaska DEC pesticide
regulations is essential for anyone wishing to purchase and use pesticides in Alaska.
Certified pesticide applicators must be able to read and
follow label instructions and regulations. As a certified pesticide applicator you
alone are responsible for safe, legal pesticide application.
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