EPA Exempts Limited Aluminum Use in Seed Treatment Pesticides From Tolerance Requirement
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This rule allows aluminum to be used as an inert colorant in pesticide products for seed treatment without setting a maximum residue limit, as long as it is used only for seed treatment and does not exceed 5% of the pesticide formulation. The change mainly affects pesticide manufacturers, seed treatment businesses, agricultural producers, and food manufacturers. Companies using aluminum in this narrow way gain a clearer compliance path, but they must stay within the 5% formulation limit and the seed-treatment-only use.
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Key Changes
- Creates a tolerance exemption for aluminum residues when used as an inert seed treatment colorant
- Limits the exemption to seed treatment uses only
- Caps aluminum at no more than 5% of the pesticide formulation
Obligations
What this law requires
Use aluminum (CAS Reg. No. 7429-90-5) as an inert ingredient in pesticide products only when it is functioning as a seed treatment colorant for seed treatment use.
Ensure aluminum used as an inert seed treatment colorant does not exceed 5% of the pesticide formulation.
File any objections or requests for hearings regarding this rule in accordance with 40 CFR part 178 by the stated deadline.