Parathion, malathion, thimet and trichlorphone are pesticides of this type. These pesticides are considered highly toxic to humans. This early law was intended primarily to protect farmers and others from mislabeled, ineffective or adulterated pesticides. That original document was only 35 pages long. The EPA is responsible for setting most standards for pesticide use.
States handle enforcement.
The EPA has the authority to prohibit the use of a pesticide in the United States, to restrict uses and to set the level of pesticide residues allowed on raw food. In order to obtain a registration, the pesticide manufacturer must provide the EPA with studies designed to ascertain the probable adverse effects of the pesticide on humans. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act provides authority for setting and monitoring tolerance levels. The Food and Drug Administration monitors residues and the EPA sets tolerance levels. In requesting tolerance levels, the manufacturer must provide the EPA with health data.