Which of the following FIFRA sections exempts from registration pesticides considered to pose minimum risk?

• A. Section 3
• B. Section 25(b)
• C. Section 5
• D. Section 18

Answer: (B)

Pesticides that are considered minimum risk can skip federal registration under FIFRA Section 25(b). This exemption applies when a product uses ingredients on EPA’s minimum-risk list and its labeling meets the specific EPA requirements, allowing the product to be marketed without going through the full registration process. The other pathways involve different processes: Section 3 requires standard registration for most pesticides, Section 5 covers experimental-use permits, and Section 18 provides temporary emergency use during pest outbreaks. So for products deemed to pose minimum risk, the exemption comes from Section 25(b).