EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: L-Arginine in Pesticide Formulations
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to allow the use of L-Arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, as an ingredient in pesticide formulations. This regulation would set safety limits for L-Arginine residues on food crops to ensure it doesn't pose health risks to consumers.
Key Points
- 1L-Arginine is an amino acid that pesticide manufacturers want to add to their products, likely to improve how the pesticides work
- 2The EPA must determine safe tolerance levels (maximum allowed amounts) of L-Arginine residues that can remain on food after pesticide application
- 3This affects farmers who use pesticides, pesticide manufacturers developing new products, and consumers who eat crops treated with these formulations
- 4The public has until July 15, 2025 to submit comments on whether this should be allowed and at what safety levels
- 5If approved, this would expand the types of ingredients allowed in pesticide products sold and used in the United States
Key Dates
Published
May 14, 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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