EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Tiafenacil
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing new rules about tiafenacil, a weedkiller chemical used in agriculture. The agency is asking for public input on whether this pesticide should be allowed to be used on food crops and at what safe levels.
Key Points
- 1Tiafenacil is an herbicide (weedkiller) that farmers want to use on certain crops to control unwanted plants
- 2The EPA must decide what amount of tiafenacil residue is safe to remain on food after it's harvested and sold
- 3The public has until June 7, 2025 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose allowing this pesticide
- 4The EPA will review safety data to determine if tiafenacil could harm human health or the environment
- 5This decision will affect which pesticides farmers can legally use and what consumers might be exposed to through their food
Key Dates
Published
April 7, 2025
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