Tag: Epa regulation

Contrary to a common misconception, permethrin is not banned in the USA and remains a widely used insecticide and pharmaceutical. Its status is instead governed by strict federal regulations designed to manage potential risks associated with high concentrations and environmental impact.

Historically a notorious poison, arsenic has a unique regulatory status within pharmacology and is notably **not** classified as a controlled substance under the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) schedule. A specific formulation, however, serves as a modern, prescription medication for certain cancers.