US EditionReport: EPA Approves New PFAS Pesticides
The EPA approved two PFAS pesticides for various crops despite environmental and health concerns, with 10 new products registered containing isocycloseram, a broad-spectrum insecticide.
- On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved new pesticide products containing isocycloseram, which meet the internationally recognized PFAS definition.
- EPA spokeswoman Brigit Hirsch said many fluorinated compounds registered in recent years offer unique benefits for farmers and the public, while experts stress distinguishing toxic PFOA and PFOS from less harmful PFAS in pesticides.
- Chemical & Engineering News reported isocycloseram has a half-life over three years, leaving 50% after that time, while the Center for Biological Diversity warns pollinators could face 1,500 times the lethal level.
- The EPA registered ten products containing isocycloseram for agricultural crops, turf, ornamentals, indoor and outdoor commercial sites, and CropLife America praised the move while advocacy groups denounced the approvals.
- The European Union is considering legalizing PFAS use on produce like broccoli and coffee beans, while health agencies and Scott Bartell warn of cholesterol, liver enzyme, birth weight, and immune changes.
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It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage pests and boost yields, but scientists warn these chemicals can build up in soil and food over time.Worledit / Getty ImagesKey PointsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved ten pesticide products containing isocycloseram, a PFAS or “forever chemical,” for agricultural, turf, and indoor pest control use.Environme…
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The Washington PostEPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts raised by some scientists and activists.
EPA approves new pesticides with PFAS ‘forever chemicals,’ alarming scientists
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new pesticides that contain “forever chemicals,” with plans to authorize more, according to The Washington Post. The pesticides, cyclobutrifluram and isocycloseram, will be used on crops including romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes. The Post reports that both compounds meet the internationally recognized definition of PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. They’re chemicals know…
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