Frequently Asked Questions

According to IC 15-16-4-56, a pesticide product is considered the same if it has the same product name, registrant name, EPA Registration Number, labeling (which includes claims and branding), and ingredient statement. If any of these elements are different in the final, marketed product, additional state registrations are required.

Therefore, if a company name or product branding has changed on the labeling, new registrations are required. If a product is sold in five different containers, each with a different type of application equipment, they all require registration.

The following are some examples for when additional registration is required:

• The company name, product name or branding has changed.
• Labeling includes different directions for use.
• Products include different application equipment (i.e., different hoses/dispensers, hose attachments, spray bottle top vs refill).
• The product label identifies different users (commercial vs homeowner) or sites (ornamentals vs lawn).
• Packaged product is a kit or copack with different products (i.e., different scents, pesticides, and/or non-pesticides).
• Products are sold in different colors (i.e., air purifier sold in black, white and red).
• Products are sold for a specific size, location, or site (i.e., 1) small dog, medium dog, large dog; 2) small room, large room).

If the label does not include all the directions for use elements under the appropriate header, it will require revisions prior to registration. Directions for Use (DFU) requirements are included in 40 CFR 1560.10(i). This provides detailed information about the placement of the DFU on the label and what is required under the DFU header (156.10.i.2).

For an ABN, proof of submission to EPA is required. For a Supplemental Distributor Product, an 8570-5 form, that is stamped by EPA is required. Proof should be submitted with the label via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or uploaded into ALSTAR if it is not readily available on EPA's PPLS site.

As defined in FIFRA Section 2(q)(1)(A), a pesticide is misbranded if it's labeling (including websites and advertisements) bears any statement, design or graphic representation which is false or misleading.

- 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) provides examples of statements that are considered to be misbranded, such as:

- Inclusion of the EPA symbol, inclusion of federal registration, may be considered misbranded.

Neither a pesticide nor a device can make any safety claims, including statements such as safe, harmless, or nontoxic – with or without the qualifying phrase “when used as directed” (156.10.a.5.ix).

1. We cannot take credit card payments.
2. We do not have an online database for you to complete your renewal online.
3. We cannot take any checks that are not drawn from American bank accounts (i.e., a Canadian account, cannot be deposited)
4. The FULL completed renewal must be returned for processing. This means that the front page and all registration listing pages must be returned to our office with the renewal payment otherwise we cannot process the renewal. If pages are missing or the renewal is not signed, you may have to resubmit it again.
5. Do not submit new product applications with your renewal – this can delay both the renewal and new registration.
6. Do not send paper labels. Revisions to labels should be sent to our office prior to distribution into the state; please do not wait to send all labeling at renewal time.
7. Late fees apply to any renewal received by our office after January 1st of the upcoming year. Please plan accordingly.
8. Best practice/recommendations: Send the renewal back to OISC by December 15th and send the renewal certified or with tracking.