🌱Exemption for L-Arginine in Pesticide Formulations Overview
L-Arginine in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance
Summary
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of l-arginine (CAS Reg. No. 74-79-3) when used as an inert ingredient (protein stabilizer) on greenhouse pre- bloom cucumbers at a maximum concentration of <=1%. D. O'Shaughnessy Consulting, Inc. on behalf of A&L Biological Inc. 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 l-arginine, when used in accordance with the terms of those exemptions.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes an exemption for l-arginine as an inert ingredient in pesticides, impacting agricultural producers and pesticide manufacturers. This exemption reduces compliance burdens and potential costs associated with tolerance limits, which can benefit business operations in these sectors.