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RECORD NUMBER: 636 OF 786

Main Title Regulating Pesticides in Food: The Delaney Paradox.
CORP Author National Research Council, Washington, DC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.;W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI.;Dow Chemical U.S.A., Midland, MI.;CIBA-GEIGY Corp., Greensboro, NC. Agricultural Div.
Year Published 1987
Report Number ISBN-0-309-03746-8; EPA-R-812181;
Stock Number PB88-162037
Additional Subjects Food ; Pesticides ; Regulations ; Legislation ; Risk ; Assessments ; Public health ; Fungicides ; Rodenticides ; Diets ; Environmental health ; Health risks ; Cancer ; Delaney clause ; Oncogenesis
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NTIS  PB88-162037 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation 288p
Abstract
The effect of the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) on the availability of agricultural pesticides and public health is examined. The statutory framework for setting tolerances and the operation of the tolerance setting process at EPA are reviewed. EPA's method for estimating worst case dietary oncogenic risk, the theoretical maximum residue contribution (TMRC) method is described. The method is used to characterize the nature and distribution of estimated dietary oncogenic risk from 28 oncogenic pesticides allowed for use on food. A unique computerized data base is used to estimate the impact of four regulatory scenarios, or options, on current levels of estimated oncogenic risk, and pesticide use and availability. Detailed appendices examine the legislative history of the Delaney Clause, the computerized data base designed specifically for the report, application of the Delaney Clause to selected pesticides, and innovation in insect and weed control.