EPA sets new residue limit for cypermethrin on dried cacao beans
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The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule establishing a maximum permissible level for residues of the pesticide cypermethrin on dried cacao beans. This action responds to a petition filed by the National Confectioners Association.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update to the list of allowed pesticide residues on food crops. It does not change how farmers grow cacao or how chocolate is made, but it updates the legal framework for testing and compliance. For most people, this is a background regulatory adjustment that ensures the existing supply chain meets current federal standards.
Who it affects
- Cacao growers and importers
The Environmental Protection Agency published this rule in the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document for specific numerical tolerance values and compliance dates.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document