EPAFinal Rule

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

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60 days left to comment

Summary

The EPA is deciding whether to allow or limit the use of pydiflumetofen, a pesticide used on crops, by setting safe levels of residue that can remain on food. This regulation affects what farmers can spray on crops and what pesticide residues consumers might be exposed to through the food they eat.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA is reviewing pydiflumetofen, a fungicide pesticide used to protect crops from fungal diseases
  • 2The agency is determining safe tolerance levels—the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed to remain on food products
  • 3The public has until April 22, 2026 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose this pesticide tolerance
  • 4This decision affects farmers who use the pesticide, food producers, and consumers who eat treated crops
  • 5The final rule will establish federal standards for how much of this pesticide can legally remain on food sold in the United States

Key Dates

Published

February 20, 2026

Comment Deadline

April 22, 2026(60 days left)

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