EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Pyriofenone
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing new rules about pyriofenone, a pesticide chemical, to decide how much residue of this substance can safely remain on food crops. The agency is asking the public for feedback on whether this pesticide should be approved, restricted, or removed from use in the United States.
Key Points
- 1Pyriofenone is a pesticide that may be used on crops, and the EPA must set safety limits for how much of it can remain on food when it reaches consumers
- 2The EPA is accepting public comments until March 17, 2026, so farmers, food companies, and concerned citizens can share their views
- 3The EPA will review scientific data about pyriofenone to determine if it poses health risks to people who eat food treated with this pesticide
- 4This rule affects farmers who might want to use pyriofenone on their crops and consumers who buy the food those crops produce
- 5The EPA will make a final decision about whether to allow, limit, or ban this pesticide based on safety evidence and public input
Key Dates
Published
January 14, 2026
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