Food Quality Protection Act

Definition

A law enacted in 1996 that amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to strengthen protections for human health and the environment by requiring the establishment of pesticide safety standards based on a reasonable exposure assessment.

Etymology

From 'food' and 'quality protection', emphasizing the law's focus on protecting food from pesticide residues.

Example

The FQPA requires EPA to establish a system for periodic review of pesticide registrations based on new food safety standards.

Related Terms

• FIFRA
• Pesticide Safety
• Food Safety