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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a rule that allows honey and honeycomb to have residues of oxalic acid without setting a maximum permissible level. This decision was made because oxalic acid is already found naturally in many plants and honey, and studies have shown that the residues are harmless. The rule also applies to the use of oxalic acid as a miticide in honeybee hives, ensuring no harm to humans, including infants and children, from exposure to this substance. This action supports the regulation of agricultural commodities while simplifying the process by not requiring any enforcement method for oxalic acid levels in honey-related products.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing tolerances for residues of the pesticide cyazofamid on various crops under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This rule was requested by the Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) and includes specific limits for residues on crops like chickpeas and parsnips. The EPA concluded that these tolerances are safe for the general population, including infants and children. Additionally, some existing tolerances on beans have been removed as they are now unnecessary.