Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:90 FR 11688
Reading Time:about 5 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a pesticide petition requesting new or modified regulations for pesticide residues on various foods. The public is invited to comment on these requests by April 10, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The petition specifically aims to establish tolerance levels for the chemical Pyriofenone in foods like apples and cherries. The EPA has not yet fully assessed the petition's data and will consider public input before making a final decision.
Simple Explanation
The EPA is looking at a request to change the rules about how much of a particular chemical can be on foods like apples and cherries. They want people to tell them what they think by April 10, 2025, before they decide.