Which products does the EPA regulate?

• A. Drugs
• B. Farming equipment safety
• C. Foods
• D. Pesticides, including genetically engineered pesticides

Answer: (D)

Pesticides are the products the EPA regulates because the agency handles the safety, labeling, and lawful use of substances designed to control pests that could threaten human health and the environment. The EPA requires every pesticide product to be registered before it can be sold, which covers both traditional chemical ingredients and those created through genetic engineering, known as plant‑incorporated protectants. This oversight ensures active ingredients, usage directions, and safety measures are reviewed and enforced. Drugs are overseen by the FDA, foods are regulated by the FDA and USDA, and farming equipment safety falls under other agencies, so pesticides—including genetically engineered ones—fall under the EPA.