Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:89 FR 97577
Reading Time:about 6 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of a pesticide petition that seeks to establish or modify regulations for pesticide residues on various food commodities. The public is invited to comment on this petition by January 8, 2025. The petition includes requests to amend existing tolerances for certain pesticides and establish new ones. The EPA will evaluate public comments and additional data before making a final decision on the petition.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to change the rules about how much pesticide can be on our food, and they're asking people to say what they think about it by January 8, 2025.