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CLA and RISE Joint Statement: H.R.7266

CropLife America (CLA) and RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) support uniform, science-based, and predictable pesticide regulation conducted by scientists with years of expertise at the federal and state levels and appreciate continued support of these principles. The regulatory framework for pesticides – under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and relevant state legislation across the country – is essential to supporting innovation and the safe use of pesticides in agricultural, public health, residential, commercial, recreational, and infrastructure settings on public and private property.

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More Than 350 Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CropLife America (CLA) joined more than 350 organizations engaged with pesticide products in a letter sent to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives that affirms these organization’s support the pesticide regulatory system in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The letter is in response to recently introduced legislation (S. 3283) that would undermine the science-based standards contained within our nation’s pesticide law. This is the second time these organizations have reached out to Congress to voice concern over similar proposed legislation.

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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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