For many companies entering the U.S. pesticide and biocide market, one of the most common areas of confusion is understanding the difference between an EPA registration and a state registration requirement. While obtaining an EPA registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is a major milestone.

As global businesses continue expanding into the United States pesticide and biocide market, many foreign manufacturers become familiar with an important regulatory concept under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA): the EPA Authorized Agent requirement for foreign producers.