Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Mandipropamid
Summary
The EPA is making a decision about mandipropamid, a fungicide used on crops to prevent disease. This regulation sets safe limits for how much of this pesticide can remain on food and in the environment, or potentially removes it from use entirely.
Key Points
- 1Mandipropamid is a fungicide sprayed on crops like potatoes, grapes, and cucumbers to prevent fungal diseases
- 2The EPA is reviewing and possibly changing the allowed amount of this pesticide residue that can remain on food when it reaches consumers
- 3The regulation affects farmers who use this pesticide, food producers, and potentially consumers who eat treated produce
- 4The public has until October 5, 2025 to submit comments on this proposal
- 5The EPA's decision will ensure that any remaining pesticide on food meets safety standards, or the pesticide may be restricted from use
Impact Assessment
If you are a farmer, this means you may need to change your fungicide practices or switch to alternative products depending on whether mandipropamid's tolerance levels are revised or the chemical is revoked from use.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
August 15, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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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