Tolerances

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028205",
  "term": "Tolerances",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Permissible residue levels for pesticides in raw agricultural produce and processed foods. Whenever a pesticide is registered for use on a food or a feed crop, a tolerance (or exemption from the tolerance requirement) must be established. EPA establishes the tolerance levels, which are enforced by the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture. (See: Action Levels (2))",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tolerances/"
}