EPA renews pesticide committee, wants new blood

Key points

• The EPA is renewing its key pesticide advisory committee and seeking new members.
• This committee influences the rules for chemicals used on food, but the EPA has the final say.
• The agency says it wants a balanced mix of industry, environmental, and public health voices.
• The call for nominations is open until mid-September 2026.

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