# Abamectin; Pesticide Tolerances
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-03-27 · Effective 2013-03-27 · 78 FR 18519
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-06916
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 18519
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2013-03-27
- **Effective date:** 2013-03-27
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0418
## Abstract

This regulation raises tolerances for residues of abamectin (also known as avermectin B<INF>1</INF> a mixture of avermectins containing greater than or equal to 80% avermectin B<INF>1a</INF> (5-O- demethyl avermectin A<INF>1</INF>) and less than or equal to 20% avermectin delta-8,9-isomer) in or on cotton and strawberries. Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/27/2013-06916/abamectin-pesticide-tolerances)
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