EPAProposed Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Atrazine, et al.
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to update safety limits for pesticide residues on food crops, including the common herbicide atrazine, based on new scientific reviews. These changes will determine how much pesticide residue is allowed to remain on fruits, vegetables, and grains that people eat.
Key Points
- 1The EPA reviewed how safe various pesticides are and is updating the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on food
- 2Atrazine, a widely-used weed killer in corn farming, is one of the main pesticides being reviewed in this proposal
- 3Farmers and food producers will need to follow any new pesticide limits set by this rule
- 4The public can submit comments on this proposal until February 10, 2026 before the EPA makes a final decision
- 5These changes aim to protect consumers from pesticide exposure while considering what's practical for agriculture
Key Dates
Published
December 11, 2025
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