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Federal Register · July 16, 2025
The title they went with Triclopyr; Pesticide Tolerances Noisy translates that to

A common pesticide is now allowed on oranges grown in Chile

What happened
US environmental regulators have approved a new limit for a pesticide called triclopyr on oranges. This means oranges imported from Chile can now have trace amounts of this chemical.
Why it matters
This is a small, routine change that allows a specific pesticide to be used on a specific crop from a specific country. It means that Chilean orange growers can continue to use triclopyr and export their fruit to the US. These types of adjustments are common as agricultural practices and trade agreements evolve.
The signal
Watch for similar tolerance requests for triclopyr on other crops or from other countries, which would indicate a broader shift in its approved use.
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