Bacillus thuringiensis eCry1Gb.1Ig Protein; Exemption From the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance
EPA exempts Bacillus thuringiensis eCry1Gb.1Ig protein from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance, meaning residues on food/feed are allowed without a set limit.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on August 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Agricultural applicators and pesticide registrants using products containing this protein. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately upon publication (August 7, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Residues of the protein are now exempt from tolerance requirements, so no maximum residue limit is needed.
Who it affects
Agricultural applicators and pesticide registrants using products containing this protein.
What you must do
No immediate action required; this simplifies compliance for products containing this protein.
Deadline
Effective immediately upon publication (August 7, 2026).
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- Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bacillus thuringiensis eCry1Gb.1Ig Protein