Antimicrobial pesticides (sanitizers, disinfectants, and sterilants) are statutorily required to demonstrate efficacy to support label claims against pests of public health significance. In recent years, EPA antimicrobial submissions have increasingly been rejected at the screening stage due to deficiencies. Rejections and withdrawals increase both time and cost to market, with withdrawals resulting in forfeiture of 25% of the PRIA fee.
Antimicrobial submissions may stall, fail, or trigger enforcement concerns for a range of reasons, including administrative deficiencies, missing documentation, incorrect or inappropriate testing parameters, unforeseen testing circumstances, labeling issues or noncompliance with EPA expectations.
I specialize in independent antimicrobial efficacy data review, providing tactical and strategic, pre- and post-submission scientific analysis to identify errors and gaps before they become regulatory obstacles. In addition to antimicrobial pesticides, I have experience reviewing data and labels for pesticide devices, treated articles, and FIFRA jurisdictional matters where efficacy support is required.Â
My collaborative services are structured to be practical and efficient, emphasizing good value and timely availability.
My services support
registrants filing independently, registrants using authorized agents or legal counsel; and
consultants and legal firms, who may use my services as a behind-the-scenes supplement to their submission work.
Please review the available services and reach out with any questions or specific requests.