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Rice Bran Wax in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance
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 an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of rice bran wax (CAS Reg. No. 8016-60-2) when used as an inert ingredient (lubricant) on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities pre- and post-harvest, when applied to animals, and in antimicrobial formulations applied to food-contact surfaces in public eating places, dairy-processing equipment, and food- processing equipment and utensils. Micro Powders, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of rice bran wax when used in accordance with the terms of those exemptions.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-02926
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Published
- February 13, 2026
- Takes effect
- February 13, 2026
- Dates
- This regulation is effective 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-2023-0514; FRL-13128-01-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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