EPA Exempts Two Pepino Mosaic Virus Strains from Crop Residue Rules
Published Date: 6/24/2025
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Summary
Good news for farmers and food producers! The EPA says it’s safe to have tiny amounts of two types of Pepino mosaic virus on food when used properly, so no more strict residue limits are needed. This change helps speed up growing and selling without extra testing costs, starting now.
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Tolerance Exemption for Pepino Mosaic Viruses
The EPA exempts residues of Pepino mosaic virus, strain LP, isolate VX1 and Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate VC1 from the requirement of a tolerance in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. This rule eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible residue level under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for these specific virus isolates when they are used consistent with the exemptions.
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