Residue tolerance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024057",
  "term": "Residue tolerance",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Residue Tolerance",
  "definition": "Maximum permissible residue level for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods. Any food bearing a pesticide residue for which there is no tolerance or exemption from tolerance in effect is considered adulterated and subject to seizure. Similarly, if a pesticide residue in a food exceeds the applicable tolerance, the food would be considered adulterated and subject to seizure. EPA establishes the tolerances, which are enforced by the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. Before the passage of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, established tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemicals in or on RACs were established in section 408 of FFDCA and tolerances, where needed for processed commodities, were set in section 409. Under FQPA, all tolerances or exemptions will be set under section 408. EPA will not register a pesticide under FIFRA until all needed tolerances have been established.",
  "subject": "Regulatory activities",
  "references": [
    "PRIA Fee Determination Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/residue-tolerance/"
}