On August 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Regulation 2024-19456 exempting lactic acid and L-lactic acid from residual limits.

According to the regulations, L-lactic acid is exempt from residue limits when it is used as a fruit and vegetable detergent in all unprocessed agricultural products.

This rule takes effect on August 29, 2024, and requests for objections or hearings must be filed by October 28, 2024.

Learn more: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19456/lactic-acid-and-l-lactic-acid-exemption-from-the-requirement-of-a-tolerance