Advisory Committee on Pesticides

The Advisory Committee on Pesticides assists the Hawaii Department of Agriculture in setting policy on the registration, labeling, use, and enforcement of pesticide regulations in the state. It reviews proposed rule changes, evaluates pesticide safety data, and advises on how to balance agricultural needs with public health and environmental protection. Hawaii's unique island ecosystem and agricultural diversity make pesticide policy particularly significant.

Pesticide regulations affect what chemicals can be used near schools, homes, and watersheds in Hawaii, and determine the safety standards farm workers and rural communities live with daily. Residents can submit testimony when the committee holds public hearings on proposed regulatory changes.