Are pesticides that are forbidden in the United States being sold overseas?
All pesticides sold in the United States must be approved for use and registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). If a pesticide is not registered for use in the United States but is manufactured in the United States for export only, it must carry labels indicating that the product has been approved by the US EPA for export only. Q: According to a former EPA administrator, aldrin and dieldrin constitute an imminent hazard to man and the environment. Does the State of Florida recognize this and is there any safe level for a combination of banned pesticides? A: Aldrin and dieldrin are no longer registered for use in the United States. Because these organochlorine pesticides persist in the environment, they will be found in the ecosystem for many years to come. Combinations of hazardous chemicals pose risks usually measured by adding together the risks of the individual constituent chemicals. There are no “safe” levels for any pesticide but many pesticides ar
