Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true?

• A. Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA
• B. The FQPA prohibits testing for any endocrine disruption
• C. The FQPA only applies to residential pesticides
• D. The FQPA does not address safety testing

Answer: (A)

Testing for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA because the law established the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program and directs EPA to evaluate pesticides for potential endocrine effects as part of safety assessments. This means data are sought to determine whether a pesticide could interfere with hormone systems, informing risk assessments that protect vulnerable groups and account for aggregate and cumulative exposures. The other statements don’t fit: the act does not prohibit testing, it applies to all pesticides (not just residential uses), and safety testing is a fundamental part of what FQPA requires.