# Acetic Acid; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-08-14 · Effective 2015-08-14 · 80 FR 48749
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-20001
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 48749
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2015-08-14
- **Effective date:** 2015-08-14
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0793
## Abstract

This regulation amends the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of acetic acid (CAS Reg. No. 64-19-7) when used as an inert ingredient in antimicrobial pesticide formulations used on dairy and food-processing equipment and utensils, to allow for a limitation of 1200 ppm. Technology Sciences Group, Inc. on behalf of West Agro, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an amendment to the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of acetic acid.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/14/2015-20001/acetic-acid-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
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