Guidance: Pesticides; Evaluation of Products for Claims against Viruses

The commenter supports the EPA's goal of increasing access to effective products against viruses but argues that the guidance must require more rigorous, use-specific evidence. They emphasize that virucidal claims should only be granted when testing demonstrates efficacy under real-world conditions and at specific labeled concentrations to ensure public safety and environmental protection.

The commenter supports the proposed guidance, stating that products should be allowed to make claims against viruses if there is substantial evidence of effectiveness. They also suggest that companies should be required to update their research and labeling as resistance to these products develops over time.

The commenter supports the EPA's initiative to provide guidance on evaluating pesticide products for claims against viruses. They suggest that the EPA should provide more specific details on efficacy data generation, labeling requirements, environmental stewardship, and transparency in the evaluation process.