Pesticide Registration
All pesticides sold or distributed in the United States must be registered by EPA, based on scientific studies showing that they can be used without posing unreasonable risks to people or the environment. Because of advances in scientific knowledge, the law requires that pesticides which were registered years ago be reregistered to ensure that they meet today's more stringent standards…
This fact sheet summarizes the information in the R.E.D. document for the case Wood Oils and Gums, which contain…cedarwood oil.
Use Profile
Cedarwood oil is a natural component of wood from the tree, Juniperus virginiana L….
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Regulatory History
…By a notice published in the Federal Register for public comment on August 11, 1993, EPA has proposed to exempt from regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), natural cedar products which consist totally of cedar wood… EPA believes it is unnecessary to regulate these products because they pose little or no risk to human health or the environment…EPA is not aware of any evidence of injury to human health or the environment due to their use. The cost and effort involved in regulating these cedar products is not justified by the low risk concerns associated with them…
Human Health and Environment Assessment
…Cedarwood oil is a mixture of |
organic compounds. It is considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration. As a pesticide, it repels insects by a non-toxic mode of action. EPA is not aware of any adverse effects caused by cedarwood oil pesticide products when used in a manner prescribed by their labeling. No incidents involving toxic effects have been reported to the Agency.
Regulatory Conclusion
…The use of currently registered pesticide products containing cedarwood oil in accordance with approved labeling will not pose unreasonable risks or adverse effects to humans or the environment.
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