US Establishes New Tolerance Level for the Pesticide Ethaboxam

On August 23^rd, 2024, the US Federal Register Released “New Tolerance Level Ethaboxam” per FFDCA section 408(b)(4). The regulation amends 40 CFR Part 180.

The key points include the following:

• The tolerance for Ethaboxam residue on leaf petiole vegetable subgroup 22B is set at 0.15 ppm;
• The authority has confirmed that Ethaboxam and its metabolites and degradates are unlikely to cause harm at the specified levels;
• The assessment indicate that chronic dietary risks are safe and there are no significant residential or cumulative risks.

This regulation is effective August 23, 2024.

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