California Department of Pesticide Regulation

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is a state government agency headquartered in Sacramento, California. With 146 employees, the DPR oversees the state's pesticide regulatory program, a role it has held since 1991 as part of the California Environmental Protection Agency. DPR regulates pesticide sales and use through a range of activities. This includes evaluating and registering pesticide products, licensing professionals who handle pesticides, monitoring the health impacts of pesticides, and enforcing laws related to pesticide use. The department also conducts environmental monitoring of air, water, and soil, and tests fresh produce for pesticide residues. Furthermore, DPR encourages the use of less toxic pest management practices by offering incentives and grants. The DPR is dedicated to protecting public health and the environment through its comprehensive pesticide regulatory program. The agency provides a wealth of information online, including publications, a guide to pesticide regulation in California, and translations of pesticide safety information in multiple languages. For more information, visit the DPR's website at http://www.cdpr.ca.gov.