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Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bacillus thuringiensis eCry1Gb.1Ig Protein

Detected August 6, 2026 · in Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators

EPA has established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis eCry1Gb.1Ig protein in or on food commodities when used as a plant-incorporated protectant.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on August 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Agricultural applicators and growers using crops containing the eCry1Gb.1Ig protein, and pesticide registrants. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective on publication in the Federal Register.. 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

EPA exempts this protein from tolerance requirements, meaning no maximum residue limit is needed for food crops.

Who it affects

Agricultural applicators and growers using crops containing the eCry1Gb.1Ig protein, and pesticide registrants.

What you must do

No immediate action required; this is a regulatory exemption that simplifies compliance for affected crops.

Deadline

Effective on publication in the Federal Register.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-16120/pesticide-tolerance-exemptions-petitions-revocations-etc-bacillus-thuringiensis-ecry1gb1ig-protein

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