SARS-CoV-2 Archives | Scientific & Regulatory Consultants Inc.

EPA and California DPR Will No Longer Expedite Review of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Strain) Claims for Surface Disinfection Products

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. [...]

Cassie Jones2021-05-05T20:55:57+00:00EPA|

SRC Community Impact

At Scientific & Regulatory Consultants, Inc. (SRC), our mission is to create a better world through antimicrobial and pesticide use, innovation, and compliance. This mission became more important than ever, in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. SRC has continued our focus on helping drive change and showing our appreciation for our local community and industry [...]

Cassie Jones2021-04-21T15:20:37+00:00About SRC|

Celebrating 25 Years of Serving Our Clients!

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 [...]

Cassie Jones2021-01-04T21:15:33+00:00About SRC|

Data Requirements for EPA’s New Guidance to Expedite Review of Electrostatic Spray Application for List N Products

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, [...]

Cassie Jones2020-07-28T17:29:17+00:00EPA|

The Path to Making Off-Label Disinfection Claims Against SARS-CoV-2 on EPA-Registered Products

Upon the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), consumers were instructed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect themselves and their families by washing their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or utilizing a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol when handwashing is not available. CDC [...]

Cassie Jones2020-07-22T19:10:55+00:00Scientific Topic of the Day|

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Regulatory Pathways

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the US EPA has announced certain streamlined processes for some disinfectant products. It is important to understand whether your product qualifies for any of these pathways, and what the associated requirements are. New Registrations Does a new disinfectant or antimicrobial product qualify for [...]

Cassie Jones2020-05-28T15:56:42+00:00Scientific Topic of the Day|

State Pesticide Registration News

COVID-19 Testing SRC has approval from EPA to conduct disinfectant testing on the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 outbreak strain) through Microbac Laboratories’ BSL-3 facility. Dr. Steve Zhou and his amazing team have nearly completed all propagation and feasibility studies. Please contact SRC to secure scheduling to prove effectiveness of your product, and assistance expediting the federal and [...]

Cassie Jones2020-07-07T13:33:58+00:00State|