EPAProposed Rule
Pesticide Tolerances: Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides; Diphenylamine, et al
AgricultureEnvironmentHealthcare
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to update safety limits for diphenylamine and other pesticides based on recent scientific reviews. This rule determines how much of these pesticide residues are allowed to remain on food and in the environment to protect public health.
Key Points
- 1The EPA reviewed existing pesticides and is proposing new safety limits (called 'tolerances') for diphenylamine and similar chemicals used in farming
- 2These safety limits control how much pesticide residue can legally remain on crops and food products when they reach grocery stores
- 3The proposed rule affects farmers, food producers, and consumers by setting the standards that pesticide manufacturers and growers must follow
- 4The public has until July 22, 2025 to submit comments and concerns about these proposed changes before the EPA makes a final decision
- 5If approved, these new limits will replace the current standards based on the latest science about how these pesticides affect human health and the environment
Key Dates
Published
May 22, 2025
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