Bears are notoriously curious not necessarily aggressive. They are however extremely motivated by food. It is their very keen sense of smell that draws them to food out in the wilderness, at your campsite or in your backyard.
It is this same keen sense of smell that makes bear pepper spray so effective.
Bear pepper spray is an effective deterrent in reducing injuries from bear attacks both to the bears and humans.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the regulatory agency controlling bear pepper sprays by virtue of an act of Congress. That is tip #1-look for the EPA registration on the bottom of the front label.
