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Genetic engineering is a key component of modern agricultural biotechnology. Although the first genetic engineered (GE) plant was the tomato in 1982, commercial use of genetically engineered major crops occurred in 1996. The first traits incorporated were herbicide tolerance (HT),…
The book, Our Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our Fertility, Intelligence, and Survival? A Scientific Detective Story published by Theo Colborn chronicles the development of the endocrine disruptor hypothesis by Colborn AND importantly ultimately influenced government policy through congressional hearings…
Monsanto introduced glyphosate-resistant soybean and later (1998) introduced glyphosate-resistant corn. View Source
Harmonized guidelines were published by EPA supporting methods of residue analysis for crop protection products reducing variation among the testing procedures. View Source
FQPA resulted in a revised Paradigm for Risk Assessment in how EPA evaluates pesticides for human safety, including introducing the concepts of aggregate exposure from multiple routes, cumulative risk from pesticides with common mechanism of toxicity, and additional safety factors…
Novartis forms and was one of the largest mergers in history at the time. View Source
A special topic AGRO symposium entitled "Molecular Genetics and Evolution of Pesticide Resistance” was held in Big Sky, MT. Source: AGRO History Document 1976-2001;
PPDC a representative federal advisory committee, meets with EPA on a regular basis to discuss pesticide regulatory, policy, and program implementation issues; It is a forum for a diverse group of stakeholder appointees to provide feedback. View Source
Regulation of pesticides consolidated in one agency in Canada. Source: Pest Control Products Act P-9
EWG lists conventional grown produce with highest pesticide residues based on US government food monitoring results from USDA PDP and FDA data to inform consumers on pesticide exposure in US food supply. USDA's statements do not support EWG's interpretation to…