Pesticide tolerance

Pesticide tolerance is the maximum amount of pesticide residue legally allowed on or in food and crops. Regulatory agencies set these limits to ensure that consuming small traces of pesticides is safe for people and the environment. Tolerance levels are determined based on scientific research evaluating how much pesticide is safe over a person's lifetime. This helps protect consumers from potential health risks while allowing farmers to control pests effectively. Ultimately, pesticide tolerance balances effective pest management with public health safety standards.