The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)

The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996 is a U.S. law that improves the safety of pesticides used on food. It requires regulatory agencies to consider cumulative health risks from all pesticides that affect the same way and emphasizes protecting children and vulnerable populations. The act also sets strict standards for pesticide residue levels on food, ensuring they are safe to eat. Overall, it aims to better safeguard public health and the environment while allowing the use of necessary pesticides under careful regulation.