Experimental Use

Under Section 5 of FIFRA, manufacturers are allowed to field test pesticides under development. Manufacturers of conventional pesticides must obtain Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) before testing new pesticides or new uses of pesticides.

If an EUP is required from the U.S. EPA, it must also be registered in the state prior to production, distribution, or use. If the criteria from 40 CFR 172.3 are met, therefore exempting the need for an EUP at the federal level, an EUP at the state level is not required.

A state EUP is required for any field testing of federally exempt products (25(b), device, etc.). State EUPs are renewed annually.

New EUP Application:

Applications requirements include:

• Application for New Pesticide Registration form
• Fee: $170 per product
• EUP Product Label
• A digital copy of the full EUP application package sent to EPA. Email application packages to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the package cannot be emailed, a thumb drive or CD may be mailed to the OISC office with the application and check.
• The name, address, telephone number and email of cooperators or participants in the state.

Prior to submitting a new EUP application, please contact our office to ensure all required information is included.

Advanced Notice Requirements:

Requirements of advanced notice must be provided one week prior to use. Advanced notice must include:

• Locations where the application(s) will take place
• Estimated date of application(s)
• Contact information for the people responsible for applying the EUP

Frequently Asked Questions:

For additional information, review our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Pesticide Product Registration Team:

If you have any questions for our office, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. our team.

• Sarah Betancourt: Product Registration Assistant
• L.E. Bradford: Product Registration Specialist
• Tory Matsumura: Product Registration Specialist
• Julia Whetstone: Product Registration Manager

Additional Resources:

• EPA Pesticide Registration Manual: EUP
• EPA Pesticide Registration Manual: Chapter 17 – State Regulatory Authority
• Types of Registrations under FIFRA
• New Product Application Form
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Restricted Use Pesticides
• Section 3 Registrations
• 25(b) Minimum Risk
• Special State Registrations