EPA Proposes Rule to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Tolerances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used in agriculture. Tolerances set limits on pesticide residues allowed on food, and the new rule would eliminate all except those tied to 11 specific food and feed crops that remain registered for use. This decision comes in response to a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

“EPA continues to prioritize the health of children,” said Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Michal Freedhoff. “This proposed rule is a critical step forward as we work to reduce chlorpyrifos in or on food and to better protect people, including infants and children, from exposure to chemicals that are harmful to human health.”

The EPA will seek public comments on the proposal before finalizing the rule. An interim decision on the future of chlorpyrifos is expected in 2026.

For more details, visit: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-rule-revoke-most-food-uses-insecticide-chlorpyrifos