Federal Register #2026-07794

EPA Final Rule on Pesticide Residue Tolerances in Food Commodities

This EPA final rule sets new tolerance levels for residues of several pesticides in food commodities, ensuring compliance with federal safety standards. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The rule addresses the following chemicals: - Hydrogen cyanide - 1-naphthaleneacetic acid - Carboxin - Ethofumesate - Thiobencarb - Propylene oxide - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Establishes and revises tolerance levels for pesticide residues in various agricultural commodities - Ensures tolerances meet safety standards under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Includes safety assessments for aggregate exposure, including risks to infants and children - Updates expiration dates and commodity tables for each pesticide - Applies to agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers, not to government procurement

Description

This final rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes and finalizes tolerance actions for residues of certain pesticides including hydrogen cyanide, 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, carboxin, ethofumesate, thiobencarb, and propylene oxide in or on various commodities. The rule ensures that these pesticide tolerances meet safety standards under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The rule is effective April 22, 2026, with objections and requests for hearings due by June 22, 2026. The EPA has assessed the safety of these tolerances and concluded there is reasonable certainty of no harm from aggregate exposure, including to infants and children.

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