Organization Entity

EPA

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — regulates disinfectants including pool chemicals.

Definition

The EPA regulates the registration, labeling, and use of pesticides and disinfectants in the United States under FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act). Pool disinfectants — including chlorine products, bromine products, and algaecides — are regulated as pesticides by the EPA. EPA registration numbers on pool chemical labels confirm federal approval.

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