EPA Sets Safe Fluazinam Limits for Asian Pear Pesticide Use
Published Date: 11/17/2025
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Summary
The EPA just set safe limits for fluazinam pesticide residues on Asian pears, helping farmers and food makers know the rules. This new rule kicks in on November 17, 2025, and anyone who wants to object has until January 16, 2026, to speak up. It’s a win for food safety without adding extra costs for growers or manufacturers.
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tolerance set: fluazinam on Asian pears
The EPA established a legal limit (tolerance) for fluazinam pesticide residues on Asian pears at 0.2 parts per million (ppm). The rule is effective November 17, 2025, and objections or hearing requests must be filed by January 16, 2026. The agency notes this action may potentially affect agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers, and the regulatory table footnote states: "There are no U.S. registrations."
EPA finds tolerances safe for people and children
EPA concluded there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the general population, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to fluazinam residues. The agency reported acute dietary risks at 33% of the acute PAD for females 13–49, chronic dietary risks at 99% of the chronic PAD for all infants, and short-term margin-of-exposure (MOE) values of 500 (children 6 to <11), 600 (youths 11 to <16), and 550 (adults).
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