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Tolerances

"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

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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