us environmental protection agency fy 2004 annual plan goal 3 safe food the foods americans eat will be free from unsafe pesticide residues particular attention given to protecting subpopulations that may more susceptible adverse effects of pesticides or have higher dietary exposures these include children and people whose diets large amounts noncommercial background context epa s regulations affect a cross section population 18 major producers another 100 smaller 2 200 formulators 33 commercial pest control firms 1 9 million farms several industry government users about 77 households source 1998 1999 sales usage report united states plays role in lives american public by ensuring agricultural use not result accomplishes this registering new products reviewing older strict standards protect human health environment risks associated with uses latest scientific information ensure there is reasonable certainty no harm
