# Iron Oxide Yellow; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-11-10 · Effective 2016-11-10 · 81 FR 78928
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-27191
- **Category:** pesticide
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 78928
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 180
- **Publication date:** 2016-11-10
- **Effective date:** 2016-11-10
- **EPA docket:** EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0159
## Abstract

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of iron oxide yellow (CAS Reg. No. 20344- 49-4) when used as an inert ingredient (colorant) in pesticide formulations intended for varroa mite control around bee hives at a maximum concentration not to exceed 0.15% by weight in the pesticide formulation. Technology Sciences Group, Inc. on behalf of Bayer HealthCare LLC submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of iron oxide yellow.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/10/2016-27191/iron-oxide-yellow-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance)
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