Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-23120
EPA Final Rule Establishing Ethephon Residue Tolerances for Figs
Buyer
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Posted
November 13, 2026
Respond By
January 12, 2027
Identifier
2026-23120
The EPA issued a final rule establishing ethephon residue tolerances for figs; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. - Action: Establishes maximum permissible levels for ethephon residues in or on figs under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. - Named organization: Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) submitted the petition supporting the rule; it is not identified as a vendor or OEM. - Procurement items: No products or services, quantities, or part numbers are requested. - OEMs and vendors: None identified.
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency establishes tolerances for residues of ethephon in or on fig. The rule follows a petition submitted by Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The rule is effective November 13, 2026. Objections and hearing requests must be received by January 12, 2027.