EPA Sets Legal Limits for Fluoxapiprolin Residues in Several Crops
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new legal limits, known as tolerances, for residues of the fungicide fluoxapiprolin on specific vegetables and fruits. This action establishes how much of the chemical can remain on food when it is sold or distributed in interstate commerce.
Why it matters: This rule clarifies compliance requirements for farmers, food manufacturers, and pesticide producers. It ensures that crops treated with fluoxapiprolin meet federal safety standards before reaching consumers. While this does not change the approval status of the chemical itself, it defines where and how much can be used on specific commodity groups without triggering enforcement action for residue violations.
Who it affects
- Agricultural producers growing green onions, leafy vegetables, cucurbits, brassicas, grapes (for raisins), and related crops.
This summary is based on a final rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document at docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0980 for full legal text and technical data before relying on it.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document