Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Calcium Carbonate
EPA has established an exemption from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance for calcium carbonate when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations, with no specified deadline or penalty.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) space on August 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, and ingredient suppliers using calcium carbonate in pesticide formulations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) 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 exempted calcium carbonate from the requirement of a pesticide tolerance, meaning residues in food are permitted without a specific tolerance level.
Who it affects
Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, and ingredient suppliers using calcium carbonate in pesticide formulations.
What you must do
No immediate action required; review the final rule to confirm applicability to your products.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
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