EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Pyroxasulfone
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is reviewing and making decisions about pyroxasulfone, a weedkiller chemical used in agriculture. This regulation sets safety limits for how much of this chemical can remain on crops and in food to protect public health.
Key Points
- 1Pyroxasulfone is an herbicide (weedkiller) used by farmers to control weeds in corn and other crops
- 2The EPA is establishing 'tolerance levels' - the maximum amounts of this chemical residue allowed on food and crops sold to consumers
- 3Farmers and agricultural companies must follow these limits when using pyroxasulfone on their crops
- 4The public can submit comments about this regulation until September 30, 2025
- 5These safety limits are meant to ensure that food treated with this herbicide remains safe for people to eat
Key Dates
Published
July 29, 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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