EPA Proposal to Allow Use of Pesticide Chlormequat for Grains Raises Food Safety Concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to register new uses for the pesticide chlormequat chloride on food crops. Before registering new uses, EPA must establish tolerances in or on barley, oat, triticale, and wheat.
If finalized, the decision would mark the first-ever approval for using chlormequat chloride on U.S. food.