# 2025-14889: EPA Eases Rules for Ethyl Formate on Citrus and Grapes

2025-14889, Ethyl Formate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2025-08-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-14889
- Title: Ethyl Formate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 90 FR 37800
- Published: 2025-08-06
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

EPA Eases Rules for Ethyl Formate on Citrus and Grapes

## Summary

Good news for farmers and fruit lovers! Ethyl formate can now be used safely on citrus, kiwifruit, and table grapes without worrying about residue limits. This change means less hassle and no extra costs, as long as the fumigant is used properly following the label rules.

## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of ethyl formate in or on citrus (10-10), kiwifruit (fuzzy and hardy), and table grapes when used as a fumigant in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. VPTox LLC, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) on behalf of Draslovka Services Pty Ltd, requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of ethyl formate in or on citrus, crop group 10-10; kiwifruit, fuzzy; kiwifruit, hardy, and grape, table in accordance with the terms of the exemption.

## Effects PRIA read

- Ethyl Formate Tolerance Exemption: benefit, low. The EPA exempts residues of ethyl formate from the requirement of a tolerance on citrus (crop group 10-10), kiwifruit (fuzzy and hardy), and table grapes when used as a fumigant. This rule removes the need to set a maximum permissible residue level for ethyl formate on those specific crops.
- Exemption Requires Label and GAP Compliance: cost, low. The exemption applies only when ethyl formate is used as a fumigant in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Growers must follow the product label and good agricultural practices to qualify for this tolerance exemption.

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## Sources
- [2025-14889 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/06/2025-14889/ethyl-formate-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
- [2025-14889 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-06/pdf/2025-14889.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-14889 (as of 2026-06-11).