### Question
How does FOOD define qualifying Federal determination?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 346a*, **qualifying Federal determination** is defined as:

> a tolerance or exemption from the requirement for a tolerance for a qualifying pesticide chemical residue that—


(A) is issued under this section after August 3, 1996, and determined by the Administrator to meet the standard under subsection (b)(2)(A) (in the case of a tolerance) or (c)(2) (in the case of an exemption)

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 346a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IV-FOOD**

