SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On Oct. 6, 2025, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) rolled out updates to the California Pesticide Electronic Submission Tracking (CalPEST) system.

This second and final implementation of the CalPEST system includes enhancements that expand access to pesticide registration information.

Department of Pesticide Regulation must register any pesticide before it can be sold or used in California to evaluate impact on human health or the environment. The department launched CalPEST in September 2024 to improve its by increasing internal efficiency and providing a centralized location for real-time status updates. The system has been well adopted since its debut; last month, 83% of all submissions were received directly through CalPEST.

New CalPEST features and functionality 

Special Local Need (SLN) registrations and Section 18 Emergency Exemption requests can be submitted electronically, streamlining key regulatory processes for applicants.

Expanded search capabilities improve public access to CalPEST information, including the ability to search for pesticide products, scientific studies, active ingredients, and special regulatory actions.C

Access to product information reports is now available through the new search function. The reports will provide direct access to currently accepted product labels.*

“With this second phase of CalPEST, Department of Pesticide Regulation is delivering on its promise to make pesticide registration more accessible, efficient and transparent,” said Director Karen Morrison. “These enhancements are part of a broader effort to modernize how we serve the public and support innovation in pest management.”

Visit Department of Pesticide Regulation's website for more information about CalPest.