The End of the Year is Near: Time to Prepare for New FIFRA Regulations
As 2025 quickly approaches, it’s time for facilities that work with sterilants, disinfectants, and other regulated chemicals to take a closer look at what’s ahead. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), both manufacturers and end users are required to meet strict compliance standards to ensure workplace safety, environmental protection, and accurate chemical use.
With new FIFRA regulations and enforcement updates expected to take effect early next year, now is the time to make sure your facility is prepared.
Here’s how to get ready:
- Review Current Compliance Programs
Conduct a year-end audit of your facility’s chemical management practices. Confirm that all sterilants and biocides are EPA-registered and that labeling, usage logs, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current.
- Evaluate Monitoring and Control Systems
FIFRA compliance extends beyond labeling; it’s also about safe and responsible use. Ensure your gas detection and monitoring systems are correctly calibrated and capable of accurately measuring exposure to regulated sterilants, such as ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, or peracetic acid.
- Update Training and Documentation
Start the new year with refreshed safety training. Ensure your team is aware of the latest regulatory requirements and your facility’s procedures for safe chemical handling and reporting.
- Stay Informed on 2026 EPA Initiatives
The EPA continues to strengthen oversight under FIFRA, including enhanced product registration reviews and stricter enforcement actions for misuse or reporting violations. Staying ahead of these changes helps avoid compliance gaps and protects both your workers and your organization.
At ChemDAQ, we understand that compliance and safety are closely intertwined. Our monitoring and control solutions are designed to help facilities maintain continuous protection, meet evolving standards, and operate with confidence, regardless of the regulatory changes the new year brings.
Don’t wait until January. Take a moment now to review your FIFRA readiness and start the new year fully compliant and protected.