Question

which of the following is not true regarding pesticide regulation?
the rotterdam convention requires the us to provide hazardous properties of pesticides prior to exportation.
the fda establishes a tolerance level for pesticides in foods.
the fda enforces pesticide tolerance levels set by the epa.
the epa can destroy crops due to misuse of pesticides.

Explanation:

• The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is responsible for setting pesticide tolerance levels, not destroying crops due to misuse.
• The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) enforces these tolerance levels set by the EPA.
• The Rotterdam Convention focuses on prior - informed consent for hazardous chemicals, not specifically on providing hazardous properties of pesticides prior to exportation.
• The FDA does establish tolerance levels for pesticides in foods.

Answer:

The EPA can destroy crops due to misuse of pesticides.