EPA Announces Initial Filing of Pesticide Petitions for Certain Food Commodities

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of a certain pesticide chemical in or on various food commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and grains. The petitions, filed by the pesticide manufacturer, Syngenta, aim to set a tolerance level for the chemical, which is used to control pests in agricultural fields.