Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Fenoxaprop-ethyl, Flufenpyr-ethyl, Imazapyr, Maleic hydrazide, Pyrazon, Quinclorac, Triflumizole, et al.
Summary
The EPA is proposing to update rules about pesticide residues allowed on food crops, reviewing several specific pesticides including fenoxaprop-ethyl and others to determine safe exposure limits. The agency is opening a public comment period to gather input before finalizing these pesticide safety standards that protect consumers and agricultural workers.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is reviewing pesticide tolerance levels (maximum allowed residues) for at least 8 different pesticides used on crops
- 2These pesticides are commonly used in agriculture to control weeds and fungi that damage crops
- 3The public has until September 9, 2025 to submit comments and concerns about these proposed changes
- 4The EPA uses this process to ensure pesticide residues on food don't pose health risks to consumers or farm workers
- 5Changes to tolerance levels could affect which pesticides farmers can use and how much residue is acceptable on food products
Key Dates
August 8, 2025
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