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Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides From Our Food Act

H.R. 8765 · 117th Congress · Aug 30, 2022 · Lineage

A BILL

To prohibit the use of organophosphate pesticides on food.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides From Our Food Act” or the “BAN OPs From Our Food Act”.

Sec. 2 Prohibition on use of organophosphates on food

Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 342) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(j) If it bears or contains any organophosphate pesticide, including any residue of an organophosphate pesticide, or any other added substance the presence of which is primarily as a result of the metabolism or other degradation of an organophosphate pesticide, regardless of whether any tolerance or exemption with respect to organophosphate is in effect under section 408.”