The USDA Pesticide Data Program (PDP) has been collecting data on pesticide residues in foods available to the American consumer since 1991. The data are provided to the US Environmental Protection Agency to evaluate dietary risk posed by pesticide residues in foods. Over the 21 years of the program's existence, the number of pesticides tested by PDP has increased to capture changes in pesticide usage driven by the Food Quality Protection Act.  To date, PDP has primarily focused on pesticides registered for use in the US; however, the significant increase of imported foods in the US market is forcing PDP to incorporate additional pesticides. PDP plans to add pesticides used overseas in production of imported foods with special emphasis on children's high consumption foods.

Monitoring pesticides in foods: Responding to global market changes

244th National Meeting (2012)

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