HR 1783
Keep Food Safe from Glyphosate Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase oversight of glyphosate, a common herbicide, in food, particularly oats. It requires the EPA to set a permanent tolerance level for glyphosate on oats at 0.1 parts per million. The bill also mandates specific labeling requirements for glyphosate-containing pesticides and directs the Department of Agriculture to annually test oats and oat-based products for glyphosate residues. These measures are intended to ensure food safety, especially for infants and children.
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Barbara Lee
Debra A. Haaland
Earl Blumenauer
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