EPA sets new limits for bifenthrin pesticide residues on specific crops
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized rules establishing legal limits, known as tolerances, for the insecticide bifenthrin in or on several raw agricultural commodities. These limits cover items such as celtuce, kiwifruit, coffee green beans, and various types of peas and beans. The agency also updated existing limits by removing old entries that are no longer needed or have been replaced by these new standards.
Why it matters: This action updates the legal framework for pesticide residues on a specific list of crops that are often grown by specialty farmers rather than large commodity operations. For most consumers, this means no immediate change to what is available or safe to eat. However, it provides clarity for agricultural producers who need to know exactly how much bifenthrin residue is legally permissible on their harvests before they can sell the food.
Who it affects
- Agricultural producers growing celtuce, kiwifruit, fennel, Swiss chard, and specific subgroups of peas, beans, and cotton.
This rule was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document for precise legal text before relying on it for compliance purposes.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document