EPA Seeks Input on Never-Before-Seen Pesticide Chemicals
Published Date: 7/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just announced it’s reviewing new pesticide ingredients that aren’t in any products yet and wants your thoughts by August 5, 2026. This affects farmers, manufacturers, and anyone interested in safer, effective pest control. If approved, these new ingredients could bring fresh options to the market, possibly changing how we protect crops and homes—and maybe even impacting costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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EPA Seeks Public Comments on New Pesticides
The EPA published a notice asking the public to comment on applications to register pesticide products that contain active ingredients not currently in any registered products. Comments must be received on or before August 5, 2026, and the notice is directed to the public in general.
Pioneer COR121 Maize Under Review
EPA is evaluating an application for COR121 Maize submitted by Pioneer Hi-Bred International proposing a plant-incorporated protectant using Adiantum trapeziform var. braziliense IPD083Cb Protein and associated genetic material. The application was received December 22, 2025, and is listed in docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1255; the public may comment as described in the notice.
Iptriazopyrid Herbicide for Rice Listed
EPA listed applications from Nissan Chemical Corporation for Iptriazopyrid (Iptriazopyrid Technical; Iptriazopyrid 100 g/L SC) proposing herbicide use on rice. Those applications were received November 26, 2025, are under evaluation (see docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1784), and the public may submit comments by August 5, 2026.
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