# 40 CFR § 152.10: Products that are not pesticides because they are not intended for a pesticidal purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 152.10
- **Heading:** Products that are not pesticides because they are not intended for a pesticidal purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER E—PESTICIDE PROGRAMS > PART 152—PESTICIDE REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

A product that is not intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate a pest, or to defoliate, desiccate or regulate the growth of plants, is not considered to be a pesticide. The following types of products or articles are not considered to be pesticides unless a pesticidal claim is made on their labeling or in connection with their sale and distribution:
(a) Deodorizers, bleaches, and cleaning agents;
(b) Products not containing toxicants, intended only to attract pests for survey or detection purposes, and labeled accordingly;
(c) Products that are intended to exclude pests only by providing a physical barrier against pest access, and which contain no toxicants, such as certain pruning paints to trees.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 152.1 § 152.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.3 § 152.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.5 § 152.5 Pests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.6 § 152.6 Substances excluded from regulation by FIFRA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.8 § 152.8 Products that are not pesticides because they are not for use against pests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.10 § 152.10 Products that are not pesticides because they are not intended for a pesticidal purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.15 § 152.15 Pesticide products required to be registered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.20 § 152.20 Exemptions for pesticides adequately regulated by another Federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.20.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.25 § 152.25 Exemptions for pesticides of a character not requiring FIFRA regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.25.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.30 § 152.30 Pesticides that may be transferred, sold, or distributed without registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.30.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.40 § 152.40 Who may apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.40.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.42 § 152.42 Application for new registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.42.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.43 § 152.43 Alternate formulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.43.md)
- [40 CFR § 152.44 § 152.44 Application for amended registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.44.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-152.10. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.