RACINE, Wis., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the
U.S. House of Representatives approved the reauthorization of the
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA 4) by a bipartisan
voice vote. The reauthorization of this bill continues to provide a
system for approving new pesticide and insect repellent products,
as well as industry fees to fund the program and pesticide safety
education. As the world's largest manufacturer of insect repellent
and household pesticide products, including OFF!® and Raid®, the
company has supported this program since its inception in 2003.
The following is a statement from Kelly
M. Semrau, Senior Vice President – Global Corporate Affairs,
Communication and Sustainability with SC Johnson:
"Families need to have confidence that the products they use in
their home are safe and effective. OFF!® and Raid® help families
protect themselves against household pests and insect-borne
diseases. PRIA is critical as it establishes the procedures for
government approval of these products, and we support the industry
fees to ensure the program's success. Today's House vote is an
important step in ensuring the continuation of this significant
government program, and the continued consumer trust in these
products. We encourage the Senate to also approve it soon."
About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative,
high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term
commitment to the environment and the communities in which it
operates. Based in the USA, the
company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household
cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest
control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets
such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®,
SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and
beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®,
TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR MUSCLE® and
RIDSECT®. The 131-year-old company, which generates $10 billion in sales, employs approximately
13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every
country around the world. www.scjohnson.com
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