Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Castor oil, polymer with 2-ethylhexanol, maleic anhydride and soybean oil, sodium salt in pesticide formulations
Summary
The EPA is reviewing whether a specific chemical mixture used in pesticide products is safe for food crops and the environment. This chemical is made from castor oil, soybean oil, and other ingredients combined together, and the agency needs to decide what limits, if any, should apply to how much residue can remain on food.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is examining a chemical compound used in pesticide formulations to determine safe tolerance levels for food residues
- 2The chemical is made from natural oils (castor and soybean) combined with industrial ingredients, used to help pesticides work better
- 3Public comments are being accepted until January 17, 2026, giving the public a chance to weigh in on the safety decision
- 4This type of regulation ensures that pesticide residues on crops don't exceed levels considered safe for consumers to eat
- 5The final decision will establish legal limits for how much of this chemical can remain on food products sold to the public
Key Dates
November 17, 2025
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