EPA sets legal limits for chlormequat chloride residues in food
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules setting maximum legal levels, or tolerances, for the pesticide chlormequat chloride in various foods. This action establishes specific residue limits for crops like wheat, barley, oats, and triticale, as well as for meat and dairy products from cattle, goats, hogs, sheep, horses, and poultry.
Why it matters: This action allows farmers to use chlormequat chloride as a plant growth regulator on major grain crops without violating federal pesticide residue laws. It provides legal clarity for food manufacturers and importers regarding how much of this chemical can remain in or on finished products. For most consumers, the practical impact is minimal, as these limits are set well below levels considered harmful to health.
Who it affects
- Agricultural producers growing wheat, barley, oats, triticale, and related crops
This information is based on a final rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document for full legal text and compliance details.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document