Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Pyridate
Summary
The EPA is reviewing pesticide tolerance rules for a chemical called pyridate, which is used to kill weeds in crops. This regulation determines how much of this pesticide can safely remain on food and in the environment, and the public has until May 21, 2025 to submit comments about whether current safety levels are appropriate.
Key Points
- 1Pyridate is an herbicide (weed killer) commonly used on crops like rice and other plants
- 2The EPA is reconsidering the safe residue limits (tolerance levels) for this pesticide on food products
- 3Farmers, pesticide manufacturers, environmental groups, and concerned citizens can submit public comments by May 21, 2025
- 4The final decision will set how much pyridate residue is legally allowed to remain on crops sold for human consumption
- 5This review helps ensure that food containing pyridate meets EPA safety standards to protect public health
Key Dates
March 21, 2025
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