Heidi Irrig

About Heidi Irrig

As a global expert in agricultural trade standards and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs), I specialize in navigating the complex intersection of chemistry, agriculture, and international trade policy. My work focuses on addressing regulatory inconsistencies that impact global food security and agricultural exports.With deep expertise in pesticide MRLs and food standards harmonization, I help US stakeholders understand how varying international regulations affect agricultural trade. I analyze how differing risk assessment approaches, inconsistent crop groupings, and varying residue definitions create barriers for producers worldwide.

Experience

1. North America Mrl Expert

   Syngenta

   Mar 2018 — Present · Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC, US

   Presented the \"Registrants Role in Trade; Ensuring Export Market Maximum Residue Levels\" at the March 5, 2018 Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO) Annual Spring Conference. Provided Federal and State Lead Agency representatives, university staff and others involved in agriculture the registrants view of interrnational pesticide registration activities, hurdles and opportunities. To many in attendance, Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) are a new factor contributing to pesticide use decisions. However, registrants have been actively engaged in this field for years. The purpose of this talk was to provide an introductory view of MRLs and what regisrants are doing to make trade of US agriculture as easy as possible.

Education

• Merrimack College

  BS

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  MS

Skills

• Science
• Vegetables
• Plant Breeding
• Soil
• Toxicology
• Rural Marketing
• Regulatory Affairs
• Agribusiness
• Crop Protection
• Glp
• Chemistry
• Pesticide
• Farms
• Agrochemicals
• R&D
• Environmental Awareness
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Protection
• Agriculture
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Biofuels
• Soil Science
• Agronomy
• Microbiology
• Horticulture
• Fruit
• Crop
• Entomology