27 Mar 2025

🌱EPA Exempts Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans Strain from Tolerance Requirements

Pseudomonas Oryzihabitans Strain SYM23945; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

Summary

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Indigo Ag, Inc. submitted a petition to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 under FFDCA when used in accordance with this exemption.

Agencies

  • Environmental Protection Agency

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The regulation eliminates the need for a tolerance level for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945, directly impacting agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers by simplifying compliance and potentially lowering costs associated with residue testing.

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