EPAFinal Rule

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Flupyradifurone

AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare

Summary

The EPA is reviewing pesticide tolerance levels for a chemical called flupyradifurone, which is used in agricultural insecticides. This regulation determines how much of this pesticide can safely remain on food crops and in the environment, protecting consumers and farmworkers from potential health risks.

Key Points

  • 1Flupyradifurone is an insecticide used to control pests on various crops and plants
  • 2The EPA is setting or adjusting 'tolerance levels'—the maximum amount of this pesticide residue allowed on food and in water
  • 3The public has until February 18, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed tolerance levels
  • 4These limits are based on scientific safety studies to protect human health and the environment
  • 5Farmers, food producers, and consumers are all affected by these pesticide safety standards

Key Dates

Published

December 19, 2025

Comment Deadline

February 18, 2026

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