🍊Exemption from Pesticide Tolerance for Ethyl Formate on Specific Crops
Ethyl Formate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
Summary
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of ethyl formate in or on citrus (10-10), kiwifruit (fuzzy and hardy), and table grapes when used as a fumigant in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. VPTox LLC, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) on behalf of Draslovka Services Pty Ltd, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of ethyl formate in or on citrus, crop group 10-10; kiwifruit, fuzzy; kiwifruit, hardy, and grape, table in accordance with the terms of the exemption.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes an exemption from tolerance requirements for ethyl formate residues on specific crops, impacting agricultural producers and pesticide manufacturers by streamlining compliance. It presents implications for cost and operational practices related to pesticide usage in crops.