May 15, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardPesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting focused on updates regarding the Department of Pesticide Regulation's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan progress and the release of a report on post-harvest commodity fumigation and alternatives. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation of the California Pesticide Electronic Submission Tracking System (CalPEST), highlighting its impact on streamlining registration processes, improving staff efficiency, and enhancing public search capabilities for products and studies. Additionally, the committee reviewed a broad regulatory update aiming to modernize pesticide registration regulations, including codifying terminology and aligning processes with the new electronic system.