EPA Form 8570-1 at a glance
What it is: This form is used for all applications for new registration, amendment, resubmission, notifications, final printed labeling, reregistration, etc.
What to bring and attach to EPA Form 8570-1
To process an application for a new registration submitted on this form, this material must accompany the application:
Certification with Respect to Citation of Data (EPA Form 8570-34), if not exempted by 40 CFR 152.81(b)(4).
Confidential Statement of Formula (EPA Form 8570-4).
Formulator's Exemption Statement (EPA Form 8570-27).
Five copies of draft labeling.
Three copies of any data submitted.
Authorization letter where applicable.
Data Matrix.
A filled-in EPA Form 8570-1 example: a first-time pesticide registration
How to fill out EPA Form 8570-1, box by box
Block A, the type of registration action
For a new registration action, the applicant completes Sections I, III, and IV. For amendments, resubmissions, notifications, reregistrations, etc., the applicant completes Sections I, II, and IV.
First determine the type of registration action, listed in Block A, for which you are submitting this application. Check the appropriate action in Block A.
Section I, the product and the applicant
Complete Section I, as applicable, for all registration actions.
1. Company/Product Number: insert your company number, if one has been assigned by EPA. If your product is registered, insert the Product Number.
2. EPA Product Manager: if known, fill in the name and PM number of the EPA Product Manager.
3. Proposed Classification: specify the proposed classification of this product. For most products the classification would be "None".
4. Product Name: enter the complete product name of this pesticide as it will appear on the label. The name must be specific to this product only. Duplication of names is not permitted among products of the same company. Do not include any brand name or company line designations.
5. Name and Address of Applicant: the name of the firm or person and address shown in your application is the person or firm to whom the registration will be issued. If you are acting on behalf of another party, you must submit authorization from that party to act for them in registration matters.
An applicant not residing in the United States must have an authorized agent residing in the United States to act for them in all registration matters. The name and complete mailing address of such an agent must accompany this application.
6. Expedited Review: for your application to be eligible for expedited review, you must provide the EPA Registration Number and product name of the product you believe is similar to or identical to your product. The product must be similar or identical in both formulation and labeled uses.
Section II, a registered product
Complete Section II for a11 applications submitted to amend the registration only of a currently registered product (Amendment), for a resubmission in response to an Agency letter, for notifications to the Agency, for the submission of final printed labeling, for reregistration and for any other action that pertains to a specific EPA registered product.
1. Subject of submission: check the applicable block and provide the Agency letter date if appropriate. Provide a brief explanation of the purpose(s) for the submission, such as "the addition of a site, pest or crop (specify)"; "amend the Confidential Statement of Formula by..."; "reregistration submission"; "general label revision of direction for use". Attach a separate page if additional space is needed.
Use the Explanation Section for any additional information regarding Sections I and II.
Section III, packaging and label
Complete Section III for all applications submitted in connection with new registration or applicable amendments.
1. Type of Packaging: check the appropriate block if your product will be packaged in the indicated packaging types. Indicate the size of the individual packets and number per retail container.
2. Type of Retail Container: indicate type of container in which product will be marketed.
3. Location of Net Contents: indicate the location of the net contents information for your product.
4. Size(s) of Retail Container: specify the net contents of all retail containers for your product.
5. Location of Use Directions: indicate the location of the use directions for your product.
6. Manner in which label is affixed to product: indicate the method product label is attached to retail container.
Section IV (Contact Point)
Complete Section IV (Contact Point) for all applications for Registration actions, i.e., new products registration, resubmission, "me-too," reregistration, etc.
If your situation is different
Labeling and data
Submit labeling first as draft labeling with all applications. Draft labels may be typed label text on 8.5 x 11 inch paper or a mockup of the proposed label.
If prepared for mockup, construct the label in a way that facilitates storage in an 8.5 x 11 inch file. Mockup labels significantly smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches should be mounted on 8.5 x 11 inch paper for submission.
Submit data in support of this application in accordance with PR Notice 86-5.
Sources
[1] EPA Form 8570-1, Application for Pesticide Registration/Amendment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the Official source link on this page).