Monitor EPA's Pesticide Tolerances: Stay Compliant and Informed
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the pesticides used by growers to protect crops and for setting limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on foods marketed in the U.S. These limits on pesticides left on foods are called “tolerances” in the U.S. (they are referred to as maximum residue limits, or MRLs, in many other countries). EPA establishes tolerances for each pesticide based on the potential risks to human health posed by that pesticide. EPA publishes petitions to create tolerances, and documents that establish or revoke tolerances, or create exceptions to tolerances.
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Understanding Pesticide Tolerances and Their Importance
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health by regulating pesticides used in agriculture. A significant component of this responsibility involves setting limits on pesticide residues, known as "tolerances," that can remain on foods marketed in the U.S. These tolerances are meticulously calculated based on potential risks to human health. As such, the EPA publishes documents and petitions for establishing, revoking, or creating exceptions to these tolerances, which can have widespread impacts on food safety and environmental standards.
Why Monitoring Pesticide Tolerances Matters
For school district leaders, ensuring the safety of the food provided to students is paramount. Keeping abreast of EPA's pesticide tolerance updates helps in choosing food suppliers who adhere to these safety regulations, thereby protecting students' health and adhering to federal nutrition standards.
Nonprofit directors focused on public health advocacy must stay informed about changes in pesticide tolerance policies to educate and mobilize communities effectively. This knowledge is vital to advocate for safer food practices and initiate community-led actions when necessary.
State agency officials and program managers often have to respond promptly to regulatory changes to mitigate compliance risks for agricultural and educational institutions under their purview. Changes in EPA tolerances can require swift adaptation of local policies and enforcement strategies.
Food industry leaders and agricultural professionals have a vested interest in maintaining compliance to avoid penalties. Monitoring tolerance updates allows them to adjust their practices, stay competitive, and ensure their products are safe for consumers.
Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts
Recent trends indicate a growing public and governmental focus on reducing pesticide residues in food, as part of broader environmental and health initiatives (source). With frequent petitions and updates being issued by the EPA, entities affected directly or indirectly need to remain vigilant and responsive.
Industries such as agriculture, food production, and distribution are particularly sensitive to these changes. For example, a new tolerance limit for a widely used pesticide could necessitate alterations in farming practices, affect the supply chain, and influence market dynamics. Detailed guidelines on existing tolerances are available here.
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- Description: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the pesticides used by growers to protect crops and for setting limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on foods marketed in the U.S. These limits on pesticides left on foods are called “tolerances” in the U.S. (they are referred to as maximum residue limits, or MRLs, in many other countries). EPA establishes tolerances for each pesticide based on the potential risks to human health posed by that pesticide. EPA publishes petitions to create tolerances, and documents that establish or revoke tolerances, or create exceptions to tolerances.
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of metamitron in or on apple and pear. ADAMA AGAN c/o Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (d/b/a ADAMA) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Mar 11, 2025 |
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This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
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Proposed Rule | Mar 11, 2025 |
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This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of cyprodinil in or on cranberry. The Interregional Project Number 4 (IR- 4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Feb 26, 2025 |
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This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purpo...
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Rule | Feb 25, 2025 |
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This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of fludioxonil in or on cranberry. The Interregional Project Number 4 (IR- 4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Feb 25, 2025 |
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This regulation establishes a tolerance (without U.S. registrations) for residues of ethiprole in or on sugarcane. Bayer CropScience LP requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Dec 27, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of cyazofamid in or on multiple crops listed later in this document. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Dec 05, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of fluindapyr in or on soybean, forage; soybean, hay; soybean, hulls; and soybean, seed. FMC Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Nov 08, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of mefenoxam in or on Palm, oil. Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Nov 04, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of glufosinate-P in or on multiple commodities, which are identified and discussed later in this document. BASF Corporation and MITSUI Chemicals Crop & Life Solutions, INC requested these tolerances...
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Rule | Oct 29, 2024 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) proposes to establish tolerances for residues of sulfentrazone in or on corn, pop, grain and corn, pop, stover under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Proposed Rule | Oct 03, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes new tolerances for residues of saflufenacil in or on Mint, dried leaves and Mint, fresh leaves and crop group expansions for Fruit, citrus, group 10-10; Fruit, pome, group 11-10; Fruit, stone, group 12-12; and Nut, tree, g...
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Rule | Sep 09, 2024 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to implement several tolerance actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency determined were necessary or appropriate during the registration review con...
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Proposed Rule | Sep 06, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of ethaboxam in or on leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B. The Interregional Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Aug 23, 2024 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the Semiannual Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions online at https://www.reginfo.gov to periodically update the public. This document contains information about: <bullet> Regulations in th...
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Proposed Rule | Aug 16, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of kasugamycin in or on tea, dried. UPL Delaware, Inc. (UPL) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Aug 12, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of indoxacarb in or on multiple crops listed later in this document. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Aug 08, 2024 |
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to implement several tolerance actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) that the Agency determined were necessary or appropriate during the registration review...
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Proposed Rule | Jul 22, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of spiromesifen in or on Oranges and Orange, oil. Bayer CropScience, LP requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | Jun 26, 2024 |
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This regulation establishes tolerance for residues of tetraniliprole in or on tea, dried at 80 ppm. Bayer CropScience LP requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
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Rule | May 15, 2024 |