1. Manufacturer Adds Crop to the Product Label
IR-4 Research Supports Sustainable Agriculture for:
The Process Starts with Requests
Submitted from:
Growers,
Grower Groups,
State/Federal Research &
Extension Personnel
Stakeholder:
Define Pest Problem
Identify Pest Management Solution
Request Assistance from IR-4
Request Reviewed by Manufacturer
Requests Prioritized
Data Submitted to EPA
Risk Assessment
Tolerance Established by EPA
Field and Lab Research
Measure Residue levels in Crop/Crop Group
Manufacturer Adds Crop to the Product Label
Top Priority Researched That Year
Second Priorities Researched as Money Allows
The IR-4 Food Use Regulatory Clearance Process
Specialty Crop Growers
Ornamental Horticulture Growers
Biopesticide and Organic Growers
International Harmonization Efforts
Public Health
For over 45 years, IR-4 has been the major resource for acquiring reduced and lower risk pest management tools for specialty crop growers.
IR-4 …a model program with proven results