EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Ethyl Formate
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Summary
The EPA is reviewing rules about ethyl formate, a chemical used to kill insects in stored grains and other food products. This regulation determines what levels of ethyl formate residue are safe to allow on food and how the chemical can be used.
Key Points
- 1Ethyl formate is an insecticide commonly used to protect stored grains, dried fruits, and nuts from pest damage
- 2The EPA is examining whether current safety limits (tolerances) for ethyl formate residues on food are appropriate
- 3Food producers and pest control companies are the main groups affected by these rules
- 4The public has until October 7, 2025 to submit comments or concerns about this regulation
- 5The EPA may change, keep the same, or remove the safety limits based on new scientific evidence about health risks
Key Dates
Published
August 6, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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