What is the purpose of the EPA establishment number?

The EPA establishment number is primarily used to assign a unique identifier to the facility that produced or repackaged the pesticide. This number is crucial for tracking the manufacturing and distribution processes of pesticides and allows regulatory authorities to trace any product back to its source. This is important for ensuring that all pesticides meet safety standards and regulations established by the EPA.

While registered product identification and providing usage instructions are important aspects of pesticide regulation, they are not the direct focus of the establishment number. Environmental safety is also a critical issue in pesticide use and regulation but is not indicated by the establishment number itself. The number enhances the ability to manage and enforce compliance in the production and sale of pesticides, thus playing a vital role in public health and environmental protection.