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chemical care An authority on labels, Soper explains their importance and how often they change in a Q&A with TLC. Q: Before a product can come to market, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not only has to approve the product, but also has to accept the label. Describe the process of getting the label accepted. A: The product acceptance and label acceptance are not separate events. The results of various toxicology, environmental, product chemistry and efficacy studies that we submit to support registration directly affect the label text in, for example, the precautionary statements, personal protective IT'S THE LAW Federal laws and regulations set the standards for pesticide use. States use these as a starting point but also have the right to be stricter than federal law. At the national level, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the use of pesticides under the mandate of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). According to the FIFRA, users cannot use any pesticide in a manner that is inconsistent with the label. For example, they can only use a product on sites that appear on the label. In addition, this provision means the product can't be used at a rate that is greater than that specified on the label. At the same time, using a product at less than label rates may encourage the development of resistance of the pests to the pesticide. While the penalties for not following the label vary by state, failure to follow label directions can at the least result in a fine ($5,000 to $10,000 per offense) and could even include mandatory jail time. OLD SEAT? Replace it TODAY FOR A MORE COMFORTABLE RIDE NEXT SEASON Built-To-Fit Replacement Seats for the Turf Market The Latest Seat Suspension Technology and Ergonomics to Smooth Out Your Ride - Low Profile and Compact Seats Available - Waterproof and Corrosion Resistant Call Today and Mention TLC01 to Receive Our 2012 GIE SPECIAL PRICING www.industrialseats.com | (800) 223-7003 Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit TLCrequest.com J A N U A R Y 2013 TLC0113_ChemCare2.indd 29 TotalLa nd s ca p e C a re . c o m 29 12/20/12 6:05 PM

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