EPAProposed Rule

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (September 2025)

AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare

Summary

The EPA is proposing new rules about pesticide limits on food and crops. This regulation sets or changes the maximum amounts of pesticide residue allowed on various fruits, vegetables, and other food products to protect consumers from exposure to harmful chemicals.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA is reviewing and potentially updating pesticide safety limits (called 'tolerances') for chemicals used on food crops
  • 2These rules affect farmers, food producers, and ultimately consumers who buy produce and other agricultural products
  • 3The proposed changes aim to ensure that pesticide residues on food stay below levels considered safe for human health
  • 4The public has until January 1, 2026 to submit comments and feedback on these proposed pesticide tolerance rules
  • 5If approved, these regulations would establish enforceable limits that food must meet before it can be sold in the U.S.

Key Dates

Published

December 2, 2025

Comment Deadline

January 1, 2026

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