EPA Reviews Petitions to Adjust Pesticide Limits on Produce
Published Date: 7/3/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA just got a bunch of requests to change rules about tiny pesticide leftovers on foods we eat. Farmers, food makers, and shoppers might see new safety limits soon, and the public can share their thoughts before decisions are made. These updates could affect what’s allowed on fruits, veggies, and more, with reviews happening now through 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Possible Changes to Food Pesticide Limits
The EPA has received petitions asking to establish or change rules about pesticide residues on various commodities, and it is evaluating petitions from 2023, 2024, and 2025 (compiled February–May 2025). If approved, these changes could alter what levels of pesticide residues are allowed on fruits, vegetables, and other foods, which could affect farmers, food producers, and shoppers.
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