US environmental regulators are considering new pesticide rules for various crops

The US Environmental Protection Agency has received a request to set or change rules for pesticide residues on different foods. This means the agency will now review the safety of specific chemicals on particular crops.

This document is a routine step in how new pesticides, or new uses for old pesticides, get approved. Every time a company wants to use a chemical on a new crop, or change how much can be left on food, they have to ask the US environmental regulators. This process ensures that the food supply remains safe, but it also dictates what farmers can use to protect their crops.