The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition to establish or modify regulations regarding pesticide chemical residues on various foods. The request is open for public comments until March 26, 2021, and the EPA is seeking input on potential environmental justice issues and other related concerns. This petition includes requests for specific tolerances and exemptions, such as for the insecticide pyrifluquinazon on persimmons and the fungicide Kosakonia cowanii on all foods, with the agency not yet determined whether to approve these requests. The EPA has invited the public to comment before making a final decision.
Simple Explanation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) got a request to change the rules about how much bug-killing stuff can be on our food, and they want everyone to share their thoughts about it before they decide. They're especially asking people to help them think about whether it might be unfair to some people or places.