Federal Register #EPAHQOPP20220743

EPA Exempts Calcium Carbonate Residues from Tolerance Requirements in Food Commodities

This EPA regulatory action grants an exemption for calcium carbonate residues in food commodities: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Pesticide Programs, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division - OEM/Vendor Mentioned: - Columbia River Carbonates (petitioner) - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; the action is a regulatory exemption - Calcium carbonate (CAS # 471-34-1) is the subject of the exemption - Notable Requirements: - Exemption applies to all food commodities - No maximum permissible residue level required if used according to label directions and good agricultural practices - EPA scientific review found no risk from aggregate exposure, including for infants and children - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement activity involved - The regulation is not a solicitation or contract opportunity, but a final rule

Description

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of calcium carbonate (CAS # 471-34-1) in or on all food commodities when used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. Columbia River Carbonates petitioned the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for this exemption. The regulation eliminates the need to set a maximum permissible level for calcium carbonate residues in food commodities. The EPA has determined that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from aggregate exposure to calcium carbonate residues, including for infants and children.

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