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