🌱EPA Exempts Cry Proteins in Soybean from Tolerance Requirements
Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.2 and Cry1B.2 Proteins; Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Summary
This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.2 and Cry1B.2 proteins (hereafter Cry1A.2 and Cry1B.2 proteins) in or on the food and feed commodities of soybean when used as plant-incorporated protectants (PIP) in soybean. Bayer CropScience LP submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting these exemptions. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of these pesticides when used in accordance with the terms of the exemption.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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This regulation eliminates the requirement for tolerance levels on the Cry1A.2 and Cry1B.2 proteins in soybean, which benefits agricultural producers and food manufacturers by simplifying compliance and potentially reducing costs associated with pesticide usage. The regulation directly affects businesses involved in crop production, food manufacturing, and pesticide manufacturing.