Abstract: Unraveling Delaney's Paradox: The Stakes
Charles M. Benbrook

Implementation of the FQPA promises to accelerate the transition to biointensive IPM because of likely impacts on registrations of broad-spectrum insecticides. Done well, unraveling Delaney's Paradox will markedly -- and quickly -- reduce ecological and dietary cancer risk from pesticides. If EPA uses the FQPA's mandate and new tools to full advantage, it will begin restoring public confidence in the safety of pest management systems, while laying to rest the most contentious public policy issue involving pesticides since DDT and "Silent Spring." Producers of high value crops subject to off-shore competitive pressures -- especially the Texas, California and Florida fruit and vegetable industries -- will benefit from a leveling of the pest management playing field as tolerances on older, high-risk pesticides are lowered or eliminated.

11/7/97