FQPA page MSU CARES home page	Pesticides: Food Quality Protection Act What safeguards were added to protect children? What safeguards were added to protect children? An additional 10-fold safety factor may be added to protect kids. A 10-fold safety margin is required if: 1. EPA does not have complete or reliable data or pre- or postnatal toxicity to infants and children, OR 2. If the data indicates there are pre- or postnatal effects of concern.
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