Due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda, the United States EPA has engaged its Emerging viral Pathogens Policy (EVP). The current outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease is caused by infection with Sudan ebolavirus. The first confirmed case was identified in a 25-year-old male in the Mubende District of Uganda on September 19th; though it [...]
On July 23rd, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the recent outbreak of Monkeypox virus “a public health emergency of international concern”.(1) This announcement has come following the continued worldwide spread of Monkeypox from 92 cases in 12 member countries reported in May to over 16,000 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in 75 member [...]
Many news organizations have recently released articles related to a string of Monkeypox cases in the U.S and abroad. Over the weekend, The World Health Organization announced that as of May 21st there were 92 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox virus spread over 12 member states that are not endemic for the virus. All confirmed [...]
State Year-End Registration Renewals are in Full Swing! Did you know that pesticide registrations for 40 of the U.S. states and territories expire in quarter 4? The SRC State Registration renewal season has begun, and our team has already completed over 10% of year-end registration renewals for our clients. Our 8-person registration team will renew [...]
In January 2020, EPA responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic by triggering its Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance allowing registrants who provide data against a harder to kill virus to make marketing claims against the SARS-CoV-2. Shortly after, EPA created List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 to assist consumers with finding products effective against the virus. [...]
Topics Latest Timing Trends Upcoming Calendar Items Company Names Lifecycle of a Label Possible CA Registration Fee Increase SRC’s Communication/Submission Standards CA Mill Tax Update Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Fighting Product Lists Latest Timing Trends States are experiencing delays in both new section 3 pesticide product registrations and in renewing existing products because of [...]
On January 8, 2021 OEHHA issued notice of proposed rulemaking to amend sections 25601, 25602, 25603, and 25607 of Article 6 of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 in the California Health and Safety Code (Proposition 65 Clear and Reasonable Warnings). The proposed rulemaking would limit the use of and modify [...]
We are excited to announce that in 2021 Scientific & Regulatory Consultants, Inc. (SRC) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary as a full-service regulatory consulting firm! SRC began in 1996, when Sally Hayes and Rhonda Jones brought together their unique expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and toxicology as well as their collaborative experience with government entities to [...]
On July 07, 2020, EPA released a new guidance expediting review of label amendments for List N products adding electrostatic spray (ESS) application to the Directions for Use. Under this guidance EPA will try to reduce Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) review timelines by 1-2 months. SRC received additional guidance from EPA on July 24, [...]
In July, the U.S. EPA triggered their Emerging Viral Pathogen Policy (EVP) for the second time since the policy’s creation, to allow for off label claims against RHDV2. Though not a threat to human health or other domestic animals, this virus is highly contagious and has an 80-90% fatality rate in rabbits. RHVD2 was first [...]