California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Government AdministrationUnited States201-500 Employees

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) mission is to protect human health and the environment. The department achieves this mission by fostering safer, sustainable pest management and operating a robust pesticide regulatory system. DPR’s work includes registering all pesticides sold or used in California, conducting pre- and post-registration scientific evaluations of pesticides to assess and mitigate potential harm to human health or the environment for pesticides in the air and water, and enforcing pesticide use laws and regulations in coordination with 55 County Agriculture Commissioners and their 500 field inspectors. 

DPR also conducts outreach to ensure pesticide workers, farmworkers and local communities have access to pesticide safety information. More information about DPR can be found on our website. 

ONLINE RESOURCES: DPR’s website offers access to pesticide use data and reports, health and safety information for workers and the public, access to pesticide registration, licensing and enforcement information, and sustainable pest management and integrated pest management resources: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/   

TRANSLATIONS: It is the policy of DPR to provide service in the language of our customers. For guidance on requesting resources translated in other languages, visit https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/language-access/  

CAREERS: DPR values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences can thrive. For information about joining the department’s diverse and dedicated staff, visit our Careers page: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/careers/

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