# Thiamethoxam; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-02-11 · Effective 2005-02-11 · 70 FR 7177
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-2715
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 70 FR 7177
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2005-02-11
- **Effective date:** 2005-02-11
## Abstract

This regulation establishes a time-limited tolerance for combined residues of thiamethoxam and its metabolite, (CGA-322704) in or on artichoke, globe. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide on artichoke. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level for residues of thiamethoxam and its metabolite, (CGA-322704) in this food commodity. The tolerance will expire and is revoked on June 30, 2008.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/02/11/05-2715/thiamethoxam-pesticide-tolerances-for-emergency-exemptions)
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