EPA Proposes Exemption for Plant-Pesticides from Tolerance Requirement

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) for specific categories of plant-pesticides, which are produced by plants to protect them against pests and disease, to prevent potential new dietary exposures to these substances.

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