Asked by Sydney Henke on Apr 28, 2024

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When a pesticide is registered under FIFRA, tolerance levels for its residues will be established by ________.

A) Congress
B) the Senate
C) the Food and Drug Administration
D) the EPA
E) state legislatures

FIFRA

Stands for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, a U.S. law that regulates the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides.

Tolerance Levels

The predetermined thresholds of risk that an organization or individual is willing to accept or deal with.

EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment through regulations and various initiatives.

  • Acquire knowledge of the regulatory system for pesticide registration and utilization in the U.S., covering essential authorizations and norms for protecting human well-being and the ecological system.
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Elhussein AhmedApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for establishing tolerance levels for pesticide residues under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).