Bifenthrin; Pesticide Tolerances
EPA established new pesticide tolerances for bifenthrin on multiple commodities. This does not directly affect cosmetics or personal care products under MoCRA, as bifenthrin is a pesticide used on agricultural crops, not an ingredient in cosmetics. However, businesses should ensure that any raw materials derived from treated crops (e.g., plant oils) comply with tolerance levels if used in cosmetics.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors that use plant-derived ingredients from crops that may be treated with bifenthrin. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline for cosmetics; tolerances are effective upon publication. However, compliance with existing pesticide residue limits is ongoing.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
EPA set new maximum residue limits (tolerances) for bifenthrin on various commodities. This does not change any MoCRA requirements but may affect ingredient sourcing if residues exceed tolerances.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors that use plant-derived ingredients from crops that may be treated with bifenthrin.
What you must do
Review supply chain for any plant-derived ingredients from crops listed in the regulation to ensure bifenthrin residues are within new tolerances. No immediate action needed for most cosmetics.
Deadline
No specific deadline for cosmetics; tolerances are effective upon publication. However, compliance with existing pesticide residue limits is ongoing.
Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13174/bifenthrin-pesticide-tolerances
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