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Pesticide Industry Leaders Discuss Importance of Science and Communication at 2021 CLA, RISE, and CPDA Regulatory Conference

This week, more than 400 leaders from the pesticide industry, government, and allied stakeholders gathered virtually for the 2021 CropLife America (CLA), RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)®, and the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) Regulatory Conference to discuss how the past year has highlighted the importance of science and the role it plays in improving our daily lives.

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EPA’s 50th Anniversary Provides Opportunity to Recognize the Importance of Regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) turned 50 today, marking years of continuous environmental improvement across our nation’s land, water, and skies. CropLife America (CLA) congratulates the Agency on its 50th anniversary and commends its career scientists, who serve our nation with a mission to protect human health and the environment by enacting the regulatory initiatives that protect our world.

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EPA Reaffirms Safety of Glyphosate

Yesterday, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an interim decision updating current glyphosate regulations. After a thorough review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, EPA concluded there are no concerns for human health when glyphosate is used according to the label and that the product is not a carcinogen.

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