EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Thiamethoxam
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Summary
The EPA is making changes to rules about thiamethoxam, a common pesticide used on crops. This regulation determines how much of this pesticide residue is allowed to remain on food and what uses are permitted, which affects both farmers and consumers who eat treated crops.
Key Points
- 1Thiamethoxam is an insecticide widely used by farmers to protect crops from pests like aphids and beetles
- 2The EPA sets legal limits (called tolerances) for how much pesticide residue can remain on food when it reaches grocery stores
- 3This rule addresses exemptions, petitions for new uses, or revocations of existing pesticide approvals for thiamethoxam
- 4The changes affect farmers' ability to use this pesticide on certain crops and impact the safety standards for food sold to consumers
- 5The regulation was published in December 2024 and follows EPA's scientific review of the pesticide's safety
Key Dates
Published
December 19, 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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