EPA sets legal limits for epyrifenacil residue in certain crops

The Environmental Protection Agency has established legal limits, known as tolerances, for residues of the herbicide epyrifenacil on canola, field corn, soybeans, and wheat. These limits are set at 0.01 parts per million. This action finalizes a petition filed by Valent, a pesticide manufacturer, which requested these specific thresholds to allow the use of this chemical on those crops.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update that legalizes the use of epyrifenacil on specific crops by setting clear safety boundaries. For most consumers, there is no immediate change in behavior required. The practical impact is limited to farmers and food manufacturers who need to know they can legally apply this herbicide or process these commodities without violating residue limits.

Who it affects

• Agricultural producers growing canola, field corn, soybeans, or wheat

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This action was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency as a final rule in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document for full scientific data and legal text before relying on it for regulatory purposes.

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document