What Are Some Programs and Initiatives by the EPA in Toxicology?
The EPA runs various programs and initiatives aimed at reducing toxic risks, including:
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA): Mandates the EPA to evaluate and regulate new and existing chemicals. Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS): A database that provides information on the health effects of environmental contaminants. Superfund: A program aimed at cleaning up contaminated sites. Pesticide Regulation: Ensures that pesticides used in agriculture and other sectors do not pose unreasonable risks to human health or the environment.