What is FIFRA?

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is indeed a federal law that governs the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States. It was established to ensure that pesticides are safe and effective for their intended use, and it requires that any pesticide product sold or used in the U.S. must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Under FIFRA, the EPA evaluates the safety and effectiveness of pesticides before they can be marketed. The law aims to protect human health and the environment by regulating how pesticides are labeled, sold, and applied. This regulatory framework is crucial for preventing misuse and ensuring that the benefits of pesticide use outweigh any potential risks associated with those products.

While the other options relate to important aspects of pesticide management, they do not encapsulate the overarching regulatory mechanism that FIFRA represents. The criteria for pesticide effectiveness, state-level regulations, and worker safety procedures are all important components of pesticide management and safety, but they fall under the broader umbrella of regulations established by FIFRA.