Which item on a pesticide label identifies it as a federally registered and approved product?

• A. EPA establishment number
• B. EPA registration number
• C. Ingredient statement
• D. Restricted use statement

Answer: (B)

The key indicator that a pesticide is federally registered and approved is the EPA registration number. This number shows that the product has been reviewed and authorized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for sale and use. It’s a unique identifier tied to the specific formulation and is what regulators and buyers use to verify current registration status in EPA records.

The establishment number tells you where the product was manufactured, not whether the product is federally registered. The ingredient statement explains what the product contains, which is important for safety and handling but doesn’t prove registration. The restricted-use statement indicates user restrictions and who may apply, but it doesn’t prove federal registration either.