On August 3, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Notice No. 2026-15761, revising the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for isofetamid in certain foods. The notice was officially published in the Federal Register on August 4, 2026, and took effect on the date of publication.
|
Food Name |
Proposed Revised Maximum Residue Limit (mg/kg) |
Previous Maximum Residue Limit (mg/kg) |
|
Shelled almonds |
20 |
0.01 |
|
Tree nut crop group 14-12 |
0.15 |
/ |
The MRL for shelled almonds was increased from 0.01 mg/kg to 20 mg/kg, while a new MRL of 0.15 mg/kg was established for the tree nut crop group. The revisions concern U.S. pesticide residue standards for food products, and companies exporting relevant products to the United States should pay attention to the latest compliance requirements.
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