Opinion ID: 1966693
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Heading: fifra

Text: Originally enacted in 1947, FIFRA establishes a comprehensive regulatory scheme for the packaging of chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides. See Ackles, supra . The EPA is the administrative agency in charge of setting appropriate regulations. Before an herbicide may be sold, it must be registered and its labeling approved by the EPA. Id.; § 136a(a). The review procedure requires that an applicant submit a proposed label to the EPA for approval. The label must address various concerns, including ingredients, directions for use, and adverse effects of the product. Ackles, supra ; § 136a(c). `The objectives and purposes of FIFRA include the strengthening of federal standards, increasing EPA authority for their enforcement, and providing a comprehensive and uniform regulation of the labeling, sale, and use of pesticides.' Welchert v. American Cyanamid, Inc., 59 F.3d 69, 71 (8th Cir.1995). FIFRA, at 7 U.S.C. § 136(p), defines label and labeling as follows: (1) Label The term label means the written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, the pesticide or device or any of its containers or wrappers. (2) Labeling The term labeling means all labels and all other written, printed, or graphic matter (A) accompanying the pesticide or device at any time; or (B) to which reference is made on the label or in literature accompanying the pesticide or device.... FIFRA contains specific preemption language for labeling-based claims, yet it also allows the states to regulate the use of a product. Section 136v provides in part: (a) In general A State may regulate the sale or use of any federally registered pesticide or device in the State, but only if and to the extent the regulation does not permit any sale or use prohibited by [FIFRA]. (b) Uniformity Such State shall not impose or continue in effect any requirements for labeling or packaging in addition to or different from those required under [FIFRA].