Which agency administers FIFRA?

• A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. U.S. Department of Agriculture
• C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• D. U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Answer: (A)

FIFRA is the federal law that governs how pesticides are registered, labeled, sold, and used in the United States. The agency responsible is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which reviews and approves pesticide products, ensures labels carry proper safety and usage directions, and enforces rules to prevent misuse. This centralized authority helps protect people, pets, crops, and the environment by making sure any pesticide on the market meets safety standards before it can be sold or used. Other agencies handle related areas—such as agricultural policy, wildlife management, or food safety—but they do not administer FIFRA’s pesticide registration and labeling program.