# Bacteriophage Active Against Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria_EcoPhage and Bacteriophage Active Against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato_EcoPhage; Exemptions from the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-14 |
| Effective | 2026-07-14 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 40 CFR 180 |
| Summary | This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacteriophage active against Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria_EcoPhage and Bacteriophage active against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato_EcoPhage in or on all food or feed commodities. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), EcoPhage Ltd. submitted a petition to EPA requesting exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of these pesticides when used in accordance with the terms of the exempt |
| Document number | 2026-14114 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14114/bacteriophage-active-against-xanthomonas-campestris-pv-vesicatoriaecophage-and-bacteriophage-active). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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