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Pyrethrins

Low concern

Pyrethrins are pesticide active ingredients with established residue tolerances on food crops. EPA and FDA enforce tolerances; EFSA has evaluated pyrethrin residues.

Found in

1 products

What it is

Pyrethrins are a group of natural insecticidal compounds extracted from chrysanthemum flowers (Tanacetum cinerariifolium).

Not a food ingredient; used as an insecticide, with potential trace residues regulated as pesticide tolerances on foods.

Why it's flagged

pesticide residue on produce
respiratory and skin sensitization

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Pesticide; residue tolerances enforced under FFDCA (set by EPA)

European Union — EFSA

Reviewed pesticide active substance; MRLs established

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