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Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances

The Environmental Protection Agency published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 13, 2026. It took effect on February 13, 2026.

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What the agency says

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of the insecticide hexythiazox and its metabolites in or on lemon/lime, subgroup 10-10B at 0.6 parts per million (ppm). This regulation also establishes separate regional tolerances for grapefruit, subgroup 10- 10C (CA, AZ, TX only) at 0.5 ppm and orange, subgroup 10-10A (CA, AZ, TX only) at 0.5 ppm. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Gowan Company submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide.

Key facts

Document number
2026-02916
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Published
February 13, 2026
Takes effect
February 13, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective on February 13, 2026. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before April 14, 2026 and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of this document).
Docket
EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0322; FRL-13116-01-OCSPP
Code of Federal Regulations
40 CFR 180
Topics
Administrative practice and procedure; Agricultural commodities; Environmental protection; Pesticides and pests; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages
5

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