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  • 2024-29362 — Streptomyces Sviceus DGT-28 EPSPS (5-Enolpyruvylshikimate-3-Phosphate Synthase) Protein; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100749
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that exempts the Streptomyces sviceus DGT-28 EPSPS protein from needing a tolerance level when used in corn products like field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn. This decision was made after determining the protein poses no significant risk of toxicity or allergenicity to humans, including infants and children. The DGT-28 EPSPS protein is used as an inert ingredient in plant-incorporated protectants and is intended to make corn resistant to glyphosate herbicides. With the exemption in place, there's no need to set a maximum permissible level for this protein's residue in corn-related food and feed commodities.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA says a special protein that helps corn resist certain weeds is safe, so farmers don't have to worry about leaving any of it behind in the corn we eat.

  • 2021-03172 — Clopyralid; Pesticide Tolerances
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9859
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new regulations for residues of the herbicide clopyralid on certain agricultural products, such as caneberries, bulb onions, and intermediate wheatgrass. These regulations are part of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and are intended to ensure that residue levels are safe for human consumption. The EPA assessed the safety of clopyralid residues and found no significant risk to the general population, including infants and children. No international residue limits have been set for clopyralid, and this regulation directly impacts growers, food processors, and retailers but does not affect states, tribal governments, or impose unfunded mandates.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA made some new rules to make sure a weed-killer called clopyralid is not too much in certain fruits and veggies, so it's safe to eat; these rules mainly tell farmers and food makers how much is okay.

  • 2021-03181 — Orthosulfamuron; Pesticide Tolerances
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9869
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new tolerances for residues of the herbicide orthosulfamuron on certain agricultural commodities like almond hulls, tree nuts, and small fruit vine climbing plants, excluding fuzzy kiwifruit. Nichino America, Inc. requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This decision follows a review of scientific data, ensuring that the pesticide is safe for humans, including sensitive groups like infants and children. The regulation is effective as of February 17, 2021, while any objections or requests for a hearing are due by April 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has made new rules about using a chemical called orthosulfamuron on certain foods, like almond shells and some fruits. They checked to make sure it's safe for people to eat these foods.