Delaney Clause The Dilemma of Regulating Health Risk for Pesticide Residues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food adulteration and inspection.

Pesticides.

Risk assessment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1992

Summary:

Examines the current system for regulation of pesticide residues in foods. Explains the Delaney clause's "zero risk" mandate in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Also summarizes the Environmental Protection Agency regulatory process for setting tolerances, resulting criticisms, and changes considered in 102nd Congress. Includes glossary

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Delaney Clause: The Dilemma of Regulating Health Risk for Pesticide Residues

Publisher Number:

CRS-1992-SPR-0065

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