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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a rule allowing a specific level of the pesticide ethiprole on imported sugarcane, upon request from Bayer CropScience LP, in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The rule, effective from December 27, 2024, sets a maximum residue level of 0.07 parts per million. This comes after a review showing no expected harm to the general public, including infants and children, from exposure to this pesticide. The rule does not require any proposed rule issuance, nor does it impact states or tribal governments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a new rule allowing a specific amount of the pesticide fludioxonil to be present in cranberries. This action is based on a request from the Interregional Project Number 4 (IR-4) and ensures that the residue levels are safe for human consumption, including infants and children, according to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The rule comes into effect on February 25, 2025, and allows for objections or hearing requests to be submitted by April 28, 2025. This regulation aligns with the EPA's ongoing efforts to balance agricultural needs with public health safety standards.