What is the purpose of a minimum risk pesticide under Section 25(b)?

A minimum risk pesticide under Section 25(b) is characterized primarily by its exemption from the more extensive regulatory requirements that typical pesticides must meet. This includes the requirement for an EPA label. Instead, these pesticides can afford to be marketed and used without going through the usual rigorous review process conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

This regulatory leniency applies due to the nature of the active ingredients, which are generally considered to pose little risk to human health and the environment. Such ingredients often consist of substances that are already widely used in food products or are found naturally occurring in the environment. Essentially, this allows users to access these products more freely, promoting the use of safer pest control alternatives.

The other options address aspects that don't align with the definition of minimum risk pesticides. For example, while they do not require an EPA label, they also are not subject to the detailed review process that comes with standard pesticides. They are not limited to just agricultural uses but can be used in various settings, inclusive of residential and commercial contexts. Moreover, they are not categorized as the most toxic; they are designed to be low-risk alternatives to more hazardous chemical pesticides.