Mace Proposes Four-Generation Toxicity Testing for Pesticide Approvals

SOUND Pesticide Research Act·Latest event September 1, 2026

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Representative Nancy Mace introduced the SOUND Pesticide Research Act to reform Environmental Protection Agency safety standards. The bill mandates that the agency use studies tracking chemical effects across four generations of test animals. Currently, the agency only requires two generations of testing before approving a pesticide. The legislation also directs the EPA to audit existing pesticide safety determinations within 180 days. Supporters claim the EPA is approving products without consulting enough long-term data to catch potential harm. The agency would have to report back to Congress on its findings within two years.

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