Under what condition is a pesticide labeled as "misbranded"?

A pesticide is labeled as "misbranded" when the labeling is false or misleading in any way, which includes inaccuracies about the contents, usage instructions, safety warnings, and claims made about the product. Misbranding can occur if the product fails to meet legal requirements for labeling or provides information that could deceive users or lead to improper application, thereby posing risks to human health or the environment. This definition is grounded in the regulatory framework that aims to ensure that consumers receive clear and truthful information about the pesticides they use.

The other options do not address the legal criteria for misbranding. Having no active ingredients does not automatically classify a pesticide as misbranded unless the labeling reflects false claims about its efficacy. An accurate and clear label would not classify a product as misbranded; that scenario aligns with proper labeling practices. Similarly, containing only organic ingredients does not inherently result in misbranding unless those ingredients or their benefits are misrepresented in some way. Thus, the focus on misleading or false information in the labeling is essential to understanding what constitutes misbranding.