USA published Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions for Thiamethoxam

This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances for residues of thiamethoxam in or on rice. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide on rice. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level for residues of thiamethoxam in or on these commodities. The time-limited tolerances expire on 31 December 2024. This action is also associated with the utilization of a crisis exemption under the FIFRA authorizing use of the pesticide on rice.

Products covered: Rice, grain; Rice, straw

HS Codes: 1006

Proposed date of adoption:  7 October 2019

Proposed date of entry into force:  7 October 2019

Final date for comments: NA

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