USRuleOfficial ✓August 20, 2026· Federal Register
Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance(s)
What happened
Donald Trump signed a final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing a pesticide tolerance for cypermethrin (CASRN 52315-07-8) on dried cacao beans. This action was prompted by a petition from the National Confectioners Association. The rule is effective on August 20, 2026.
Why it matters
This regulation ensures food safety by setting a legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in a food commodity, aiming for "reasonable certainty that no harm will result." This affects the production and sale of products containing cacao, such as chocolate.
Who it affects
- ›Agricultural producers (NAICS code 111)
- ›Food manufacturers (NAICS code 311)
- ›Pesticide manufacturers (NAICS code 32532)
- ›National Confectioners Association
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