ASTA Proposal to EPA’s ChemSAC to Establish Tolerances for Propylene Oxide (PPO) on Turmeric, Ginger, Sesame, and Capsicum
This document is a proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ChemSAC calling for the establishment of tolerances for propylene oxide (PPO) on turmeric, ginger, sesame seeds, and capsicums on the basis of available residue data on other spice commodities to facilitate alternatives to ethylene oxide.
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