Delaney Clause : The Dilemma of Regulating Health Risk for Pesticide Residues.

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...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1992.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Food adulteration and inspection. Pesticides. Risk assessment. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book