EPA's Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act

摘要

The Food Quality Protection Act was passed in 1996 to ensure that the low levels of pesticides that may be in our foods are safe. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency's implementation of the law could prove disastrous for farmers and consumers. EPA is in danger of falling into the old trap of exaggerating potential human risks from exposure to pesticides instead of ' using appropriate scientific data to assess risks. The result is phantom risks that exist only on paper. Based on this unrealistic information, EPA has considered removing entire classifications of pesticides from the market. Such a move could result in the loss of valuable pest-control options for growers, a reduction in food production, and an increase in food prices, all without any real improvement in food safety.