EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Fluazinam
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Summary
The EPA is reviewing and potentially changing the rules about how much of the pesticide fluazinam can remain on food crops. This affects farmers who use the pesticide and consumers who eat treated crops, as the EPA ensures these residue limits are safe for human health.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is examining current limits for fluazinam residue (leftover pesticide) on food and animal feed
- 2Fluazinam is a fungicide used by farmers to protect crops from fungal diseases
- 3The public has until January 17, 2026 to submit comments on whether these pesticide limits should stay the same, be changed, or be removed
- 4Any changes to tolerance levels could affect which crops fluazinam can be used on and how much residue is considered safe to eat
- 5The EPA's decision will be based on scientific evidence about health and safety risks
Key Dates
Published
November 17, 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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