US Publishes Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides Cyflufenamid and Fomesafen

On May 10, 2023, the U.S Federal Register published regulations by the U.S environmental protection agency on “Cyflufenamid; Pesticide Tolerance, 40 CFR” and “Fomesafen; Pesticide Tolerances, 40 CFR”.  

The regulations indicate the following points for consideration:

• The tolerance limit of Cyflufenamid is applicable on Sugar beet;
• Maximum residue limit is established for Beet, sugar, roots at 0.15 ppm;
• Fomesafen residual limit has been approved on vegetable bulb groups at 0.02ppm;
• The toxicological and dietary exposure studies ensure the safety of infants and children;
• Short‐term and long‐term intake of residues is unlikely to pose a health risk to consumers.  

The regulation is effective for Cyflufenamid from May 10, 2023, and Fomesafen from May 09, 2023.    

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