EPAFinal Rule
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Azoxystrobin
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Summary
The EPA is updating rules about azoxystrobin, a pesticide commonly used on crops like fruits and vegetables, to set safe limits for how much residue can remain on food. This helps ensure that pesticide residues on food don't pose health risks to consumers, especially children.
Key Points
- 1Azoxystrobin is a fungicide used by farmers to prevent crop diseases on items like apples, berries, and leafy greens
- 2The EPA sets legal limits (called 'tolerances') for how much of this pesticide residue is allowed to remain on food sold to consumers
- 3This regulation addresses petitions and requests to change, update, or revoke existing azoxystrobin tolerance levels
- 4The EPA evaluates safety data to make sure the allowed pesticide residue levels protect human health, including for children and infants
- 5Food producers and pesticide manufacturers must follow these tolerance limits or face penalties
Impact Assessment
If you are a farmer or food producer, this means you need to ensure azoxystrobin residues on crops comply with updated EPA safety limits before sale.
Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
FarmersManufacturersConsumersImporters/Exporters
Key Dates
Published
December 8, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 180
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0460)
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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