APS REGULATORY ALERT

EPA issues Final Rule for residues of bacteriophages when used as bacteriocides.
Date: January 12, 2006

EPA issues a Final Rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the bacteriophages when applied/used as bacteriocides on tomatoes and peppers related to bacteriophages manufactured by OmniLytics. These specifically target the bacterial pathogens Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vesicatoria and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato present on tomatoes and peppers. Objections and hearing requests are due to EPA by February 27, 2006. Full information in the December 28 Federal Register.