Search Results for keywords:"pesticide formulations"

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  • 2025-04707 — Potassium Polyaspartate in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13089
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule granting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for potassium polyaspartate when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations, at a maximum of 10% concentration pre-harvest. This decision means that there is no need to set a maximum legal limit for residues of this chemical in food, as it has been deemed safe. The rule is effective from March 20, 2025, and the EPA has reviewed scientific data to ensure that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from aggregate exposure to potassium polyaspartate. The regulation does not directly affect states or tribal governments and aligns with federal standards without imposing additional mandates.

    Simple Explanation

    The rule says that potassium polyaspartate is okay to use in certain pesticides on food before it's picked, so there's no need to set a limit on how much is safe. The scientists checked and said it's safe, so the rule starts on March 20, 2025.

  • 2024-28080 — Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., esters With polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether in Pesticide Formulations; Tolerance Exemption
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95131
    Reading Time:about 24 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for certain fatty acids used in pesticide formulations. These fatty acids, specifically C16-18 and C18-unsaturated, esters with polyethylene glycol mono-Me ether, can be used safely as surfactants in pesticide products for crops and raw agricultural commodities, provided they do not exceed 25% of the formulation by weight. This rule responds to a request from Spring Regulatory Sciences on behalf of Sasol Chemicals (USA) and is effective as of December 2, 2024. The EPA determined that, under specified conditions, the exemption poses no harm to human health, including vulnerable populations like infants and children.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has decided that a certain type of fat used in bug spray mix for plants doesn't need strict checks because it's safe to use up to a certain amount. This means the people who asked for this rule can use it easily without extra steps.