EPA Finalizes Tolerances for Three Common Pesticide Acids
Published Date: 6/10/2025
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The EPA is updating safety limits for three pesticides: capric acid, caprylic acid, and pelargonic acid. These changes make sure the pesticides stay safe for use on food and the environment. Farmers, food producers, and pesticide makers should note these updates, which take effect soon and don’t add extra costs.
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Safety Limits Updated for 3 Pesticides
If you are a farmer, food producer, or pesticide maker, the EPA is updating tolerance (safety) limits for three pesticides: capric (decanoic) acid, caprylic (octanoic) acid, and pelargonic (nonanoic) acid. The rule finalizes tolerance actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure these pesticides remain safe for use on food and the environment and will take effect soon; the Agency says the changes do not add extra costs.
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