Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bacteriophage Active Against Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria_EcoPhage and Bacteriophage Active Against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato_EcoPhage
EPA exempts bacteriophage active against Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato from pesticide tolerance requirements, allowing use on certain crops without residue limits.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 13, 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 these bacteriophage products on tomatoes and peppers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon 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 established exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of these bacteriophages when used on specified crops.
Who it affects
Agricultural applicators and growers using these bacteriophage products on tomatoes and peppers.
What you must do
No immediate action required; this is a favorable change that removes regulatory barriers.
Deadline
Effective upon publication in the Federal Register.
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