Who is responsible for enforcement of FIFRA?

• A. FDA
• B. EPA
• C. USDA
• D. CDC

Answer: (B)

FIFRA enforcement is handled by the Environmental Protection Agency. This law governs how pesticides are registered, labeled, sold, and used, and EPA has the authority to regulate all those aspects and take action against violations. That means EPA checks that products are properly registered, that labels are followed in the field, and that penalties or suspensions can be issued if rules aren’t followed. Other agencies have related roles in pesticide safety—FDA regulates pesticide residues in foods under different authorities, USDA focuses on agricultural programs and standards, and CDC deals with public health surveillance—but they do not lead FIFRA enforcement.