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EPA Exempts Resin Acids, Esters With Glycerol in Pesticide Formulations From Tolerance Requirement

This EPA final rule establishes a regulatory exemption for a specific chemical used in pesticide formulations: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs, Registration Division - OEM/Vendor Mentioned: - Croda Inc. (petitioned for the exemption) - Product/Ingredient Details: - Resin acids, esters with glycerol (CAS Reg. No. 8050-31-5) - Used as an inert ingredient (surfactant) in pesticide formulations - Permitted at up to 50% concentration in formulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exemption from tolerance requirement for residues when used as specified - Applies to pesticide formulations for growing crops and raw agricultural commodities, both pre- and post-harvest - No procurement or contract opportunity is announced; this is a regulatory action - Purpose and Impact: - Supports agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers by clarifying compliance requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) - Eliminates the need to set a maximum permissible residue level for this chemical when used according to the exemption

Description

This final rule establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of resin acids, esters with glycerol (CAS Reg. No. 8050-31-5) when used as an inert ingredient (surfactant) on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities pre- and post-harvest. The exemption eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this chemical when used according to the terms of the exemption. The rule is issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is effective June 18, 2026, with objections and requests for hearings due by August 17, 2026. The regulation supports agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers by clarifying safety and compliance requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

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