WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule called: Imidacloprid; Pesticide Tolerance(s).

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 20 by Charles Smith, Director, Registration Division Office of Pesticide Programs.

Summary: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of imidacloprid (CASRN 138261-41-3) in or on the food and feed commodities of black pepper at 0.05 parts per million (ppm). Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the American Spice Trade Association submitted a petition to EPA requesting that EPA establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this pesticide in or on this commodities.

For more information, contact Charles Smith, Registration Division (...