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Section 408(b): Authority and Standard For Tolerance

Aggregate exposure

  • Aggregate exposure includes dietary exposures under all tolerances for the pesticide, as well as exposure from all other non-occupational sources.

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  • Therefore, in making a safety assessment, EPA will consider dietary exposure data, including exposure through drinking water and also any existing reliable exposure data from non-food uses, such as inhalation and dermal exposure contributions from residential use, lawn and garden use, etc...

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