On January 17, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched its new MyPest App, which allows registrants of disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products to monitor the status of their pesticide registration submissions in real-time, providing much-needed transparency and efficiency to the often-complex registration process.
How this impacts ISSA members and the I&I cleaning industry:
For ISSA members involved in manufacturing, formulating, or distributing disinfectants, sanitizers, and other pesticide products that require EPA registration, MyPest will hopefully improve transparency and provide an easier way for registrants to communicate with the agency through the app.
ISSA encourages all eligible members to take advantage of this valuable tool to streamline their pesticide registration processes and improve communication with the EPA. This update represents a significant step forward in making the regulatory process more efficient and transparent for the cleaning industry.
Key features and actions for ISSA members:
- Real-time tracking: Monitor the status of pending actions and, by early February, see projected completion dates (though these are subject to change).
- Company administrator setup: Designate company administrators to manage access to the system. This is essential for using the app.
- Action required: Log in to https://oppt.my.site.com/mypestapp/s/ and set up your company administrator(s) now. Multiple administrators are recommended.
- Authorization letters: Follow the provided instructions (and attached template) for submitting authorization letters, especially for agents and consultants via CDX. C-suite signatures are required.
- Authorized official verification: Check your authorized official status in PPIS (zip file) and submit any updates through CDX if needed.
Important Note: This new system only affects tracking and communication. The process for submitting pesticide registrations remains unchanged.
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If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Meché C. Ragland ISSA Regulatory Affairs Manager.
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