EPA DENIES AG OBJECTIONS, REVOKES CARBOFURAN TOLERANCES
News Date November 03, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency last week began implementing its May 2009 final rule revoking tolerances, or residue limits, for the pesticide carbofuran.
Since the tolerances are being revoked, EPA warned growers that carbofuran should not be applied to any food crops after December 31, 2009. Use of carbofuran after this date could result in adulterated food products, which would be subject to enforcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
NASDA in 2008 adopted a resolution urging the Environmental Protection Agency not to cancel the registration of a widely-used pesticide until effective, alternative products are available. (Contact: Nathan Bowen)