Bureau of Pesticides
Overview
The Bureau of Pesticides' mission is to provide comprehensive pesticide regulatory programs that respond to state needs by ensuring the protection of public health and the environment. The Bureau is responsible for registering pesticide products sold and distributed in Florida. The Bureau also conducts scientific reviews to determine whether human health and the environment may be adversely affected when pesticides are used under Florida conditions and in accordance with label directions and applicable regulations. The Bureau also includes a modern chemical laboratory capable of analyzing environmental samples and pesticide formulations to support scientific and compliance-based investigations. Bureau employees include registration specialists, scientists, chemists and support staff.
- Performs sample analysis for pesticide formulation products
- Performs environmental investigative sample analysis
Pesticide Registration Section
- Evaluates and registers pesticide products offered for sale in Florida
- Evaluates non-routine pesticide product registration requests: New Active Ingredients, Special Local Need, Significant New Use, Section 18 Emergency Exemption, Experimental Use Permit;
- Registers Federally- Exempt Pesticide Products;
- Maintains files (labels, etc.) of active products
- Evaluates potential impacts of pesticides on human health;
- Assesses potential impacts of pesticides on the environment, including endangered species;
- Conducts evaluations of potential impacts of pesticides on Ground and Surface Water Quality
Pesticide Review Council (PRC)
- Advises the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding the sale, use and registration of pesticides and advises government agencies, including the State University System, regarding their responsibilities pertaining to pesticides.
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