Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 6158

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 17, April 26, 2024

Section 6158 - Review and Evaluation

During the review and evaluation of proposed pesticide labeling and data to support registration, the director shall give special attention to the provisions of Sections 11501, 12824, 12825, 12826, 14102, and 14103 of the Food and Agricultural Code and to each of the following factors, when applicable, in reaching a decision to register or not register the pesticide:

(a) Acute health effects such as oral toxicity, dermal toxicity, inhalation toxicity, acute eye and skin damage potential, or sensitization potential.

(b) Evidence of chronic health effects such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, mutagenicity, fetal toxicity, and delayed neurotoxicity.

(c) Potential for environmental damage, including interference with the attainment of applicable environmental standards (e.g., air quality standards and water quality objectives).

(d) Toxicity to aquatic biota or wildlife.

(e) Method of medical management of poisoning or other injuries.

(f) Analytical methods.

(g) The availability of feasible alternatives.

(h) Efficacy.

If any of these factors are anticipated to result in significant adverse impacts which cannot be avoided or adequately mitigated, registration will not be granted unless the director makes a written finding that anticipated benefits of registration clearly outweigh the risks. When deciding whether or not to register a pesticide for which feasible alternatives exist, the director shall consider any substantial adverse environmental impact which would likely occur from a lack of additional pest control options for the specific proposed use.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6158

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 2360(e) to Section 6158 filed 7-19-85 (Register 85, No. 29).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending NOTE filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 12005, 12111, 12531, 12561, 12781, 12824, 12976, 12981, 14005 and 14006.7, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11401- 12121, 12501- 12671, 12751- 13102 and 14001- 14104, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 2360(e) to Section 6158 filed 7-19-85 (Register 85, No. 29).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).