Understanding Pesticide Regulations in South Carolina

Pesticide Product Registration Requirements in South Carolina

Registering a pesticide product in South Carolina involves several critical steps that manufacturers and distributors must follow to ensure compliance with state regulations. The South Carolina Department of Pesticide Regulation, housed within Clemson University, oversees this process, enforcing both state and federal pesticide laws to protect public health and the environment.

EPA Compliance Prior to State Registration

Most pesticides must first be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This ensures the product has been reviewed for safety and efficacy. Once a pesticide is federally registered, it can then be registered in South Carolina.

South Carolina Pesticide Regulatory Compliance

Initial Registration

All pesticide products intended for sale or distribution in South Carolina must be registered with the state's Department of Pesticide Regulation. This includes products with an EPA registration number as well as those exempt under EPA's 25(b) rule (minimum-risk pesticides)​ (Clemson University, South Carolina)​.

To register a new pesticide product, applicants must submit a completed application form, the product label, and a registration fee of $175 per product. The registration must be maintained annually, with renewals due by September 1 each year​ (Clemson University, South Carolina).

Label Submission

Product labels are a crucial part of the registration process. Labels for new products should be uploaded electronically via the Kelly Solutions platform, which Clemson University utilizes to manage pesticide registrations. This system streamlines the process by allowing for the submission and review of labels and associated documentation​ (Kelly Products).

Ongoing Compliance:

Once registered, products must remain compliant with state regulations as long as they are distributed within South Carolina. If a product is discontinued, the registration must be supported for at least two years following the cessation of manufacturing or the last distribution date into the state​ (Clemson University, South Carolina).

Any changes to product information, such as company name or contact details, must be promptly updated with the Department of Pesticide Regulation to maintain compliance​ (Clemson University, South Carolina)​.

Annual Renewals:

The registration must be renewed annually, and the state has implemented an electronic system to facilitate this process. The eRenewals system allows for quicker and more efficient renewals, significantly reducing the administrative burden on registrants​ (Kelly Products).

Resources

For detailed guidelines on the registration process, you can visit Clemson University's Department of Pesticide Regulation page.

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