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Do farmers in the U.S. apply agricultural chemicals to fruits and vegetables before exporting them to China?

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Do farmers in the U.S. apply agricultural chemicals to fruits and vegetables before exporting them to China?

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A. In the U.S., the use of agricultural chemicals is strictly controlled. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is charged with regulating the use of pesticides and balancing the risks and benefits posed by pesticide use. To carry out this task, EPA has developed a variety of regulatory and educational programs including registering pesticides for specific use, setting tolerances and usage standards for applicators, certification and training program for applicators, and consumer education programs, etc. All U.S. farmers are encouraged to follow the safe use instructions for agricultural chemicals established by EPA. In addition to compliance with U.S. standards, fruits and vegetables exported to China must comply with Chinese agricultural chemical standards. Even if they meet U.S. standards, fruits and vegetables are rejected by the Chinese quarantine authorities if they do not meet Chinese standards. After Customs clearance, fruits and vegetables are subject to random tests

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