How is the epa handling the risk of pesticide use

esticide producers must provide extensive test data for EPA to assess risks to human health and the environment from the use of a pesticide.  Read more about risk assessment.EPA scientists analyze these data in the context of the proposed use patterns to identify risks of concern, including risks to workers.When a risk of concern exists, risk management options are considered.In addition to this risk assessment approach, EPA is using the findings from other data sources to inform regulatory policies and practice.One such source is the Agricultural Health Study (AHS), which is looking at the relationships between pesticide exposure and possible long-term health effects to farmers and their families.Other sources of information include incident data and the scientific literature.