EPA grants exemption for a specific chemical used in pesticide formulations
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule regarding a specific chemical compound (CAS Reg. No 1186225-21-7). This chemical is used as an “inert ingredient” in pesticides, which means it is a substance added to a pesticide formulation that does not itself have pesticidal properties but helps the product work or stay stable.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative action that allows companies to use this specific chemical in pesticide products without having to undergo the formal process of setting a legal residue limit for food and feed.
Who it affects
- Pesticide manufacturers using this specific chemical
This action was taken by the Environmental Protection Agency; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before relying on this information.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document