" like the FDA
tests new drugs, and the EPA tests new pesticides. "


The FDA does zero testing of new drugs and EPA does zero testing of new pesticides.  Neither ever has done such testing.  Neither has the capability to do such testing.  Both agencies depend on the applicant to do the required tests and supply the data just like they depend on the applicant to do tests on new GMO's and supply required data.  This should not be viewed as a negative mark against either agency.  Doing such tests is simply not their job.  In my experience both agencies understand clearly what their job is and they do it very well.

The EPA does contract with for profit labs to do a small amount of residue testing on products in commerce to make sure that residues of registered pesticides are within established limits and for products that are imported from countries that use pesticides not registered for use in the US where the allowable limit is zero. FDA does have a system in place to record and monitor reported negative side effects of registered drugs.

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