🌾Exemption from Pesticide Residue Requirements for Bacillus Thuringiensis
Bacillus Thuringiensis Strain EX 297512 in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Summary
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purposes. BASF Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B. thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used in accordance with the terms of this exemption.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes an exemption from pesticide residue tolerance for a specific microbial strain, effectively impacting agricultural producers and pesticide manufacturers by reducing regulatory burdens related to compliance and safety assessments. The exemption supports seed treatment applications, which can improve efficiency and potentially lower costs for affected businesses.