Learn the Issues
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Framework for Metals Risk Assessment
The Framework for Metals Risk Assessment is a science-based document that addresses the special attributes and behaviors of metals and metal compounds to be considered when assessing their human health and ecological risks.
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Using Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) As Surrogate for Human Hepatitis C Virus
This test is designed to validate virucidal effectiveness claims for a product to be registered as a virucide. It determines the potential of the test agent to disinfect hard surfaces contaminated with human Hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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Disclosure of Reviews of Pesticide Test Data
This document describes a class determination that certain EPA-prepared reviews of data submitted under the Federal insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act are not entitled to confidential treatment.
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PR Notice 94-4 MOU on Regulation of Liquid Chemical Germicides Intended for Use on Medical Devices
This MOU between EPA and FDA establishes roles for regulation of liquid chemical germicides intended for use on medical devices. An amendment revises the disclaimer statement for labels of all liquid chemical germicides, other than FDA-approved sterilants.
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Food and Feed Commodity Vocabulary
Food and Feed Vocabulary was developed to consolidate all the major OPP Commodity Vocabularies into one standardized vocabulary. The EPA-preferred term is the only term that can be used in setting tolerances.
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Nepali Translation: Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons
Nepali Translation: Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons
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Sustainable Futures: US/OECD Minimum Pre-Market Data/Structure Activity Relationships Study - Appendices 1-4
US/OECD Minimum Pre-Market Data/Structure Activity Relationships Study - Appendices 1-4
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Examples of Sustainable Futures Benefits
Real-life examples of benefits of utilizing Sustainable Futures concepts by participating companies
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Vietnamese Translation: Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons
Vietnamese Translation: Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Foot Spa Basins in Salons
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About Pesticide Tolerances
EPA sets limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in foods, called tolerances. Find out about tolerances and how to find them.
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Community Outreach and Education on Soil Fumigants
Information on how outreach programs can help address the risk of bystander exposure by educating community members about fumigants, buffer zones, how to recognize warning signs, and how to respond appropriately in case of an incident.
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EPA's Risk Assessment Process for Tolerance Reassessment
Read a description in plain language the process EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs follows in conducting human health risk assessments in support of tolerance reassessment.
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Module 8: Interactive Review of Training Concepts
Module 8: Interactive Review of Training Concepts
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Module 7: Repeat Emergency Exemption Requests & Recertifications
Module 7: Repeat Emergency Exemption Requests & Recertifications
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Module 6: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
Module 6: Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements
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Module 5: The Review and Decision Process
Module 5: The Review and Decision Process
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Module 4: What's in a Section 18 Application?
Module 4: What's in a Section 18 Application?
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Module 3: How to Demonstrate Significant Economic Loss
Module 3: How to Demonstrate Significant Economic Loss
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Module 2: Section 18 Emergency Exemptions in Detail
Module 2: Section 18 Emergency Exemptions in Detail
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Introduction: FIFRA Section 18 Emergency Exemption Program
Introduction: FIFRA Section 18 Emergency Exemption Program