EPA exempts cinnamaldehyde from pesticide residue limits in food
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule that removes the requirement for specific legal limits, known as tolerances, on residues of cinnamaldehyde found in or on food. Cinnamaldehyde is being approved for use as an inert ingredient, specifically as a preservative or stabilizer, in pesticide formulations applied to crops before and after harvest.
Why it matters: This action simplifies compliance for pesticide manufacturers by removing the administrative burden of setting specific residue limits for cinnamaldehyde on various foods. For consumers and farmers, it confirms that the EPA has reviewed the safety data and found no significant risk from this specific use case, though it does not change general food safety standards or other pesticide regulations.
Who it affects
- Pesticide manufacturers who formulate products using cinnamaldehyde as an inert ingredient
This rule was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document at docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0816 for full technical details before relying on this summary.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document