§ 185.5450 - Tralomethrin.

(a) A time-limited food additive regulation is established for the combined residues of the insecticide tralomethrin ((S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3S)-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(RS)-1,2,2,2-tetrabromoethyl]-cyclopropanecarboxylate; CAS Reg. No. 66841-25-6) and its metabolites (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1S,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinly)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate calculated as the parent in or on the following food commodities when present as a result of application of the insecticide to the growing crops:

CommodityParts per millionExpiration dateCottonseed oil0.20Nov. 15, 1997

(b) A time-limited food additive regulation is established permitting residues of the pesticide tralomethrin ((S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3S)-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(RS)-1,2,2,2-tetrabromoethyl]-cyclopropanecarboxylate; CAS Reg. No. 66841-25-6) and its metabolites (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and (S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl(1S,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinly)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate calculated as the parent in or on the following food commodity resulting from application of the insecticide to tomatoes in accordance with an experimental program (34147-EUP-2). The conditions set forth in this section shall be met.

CommodityParts per millionExpiration dateTomato puree1.00June 1, 1997

(1) Residues in the food not in excess of the established tolerance resulting from the use described in paragraph (b) of this section remaining after expiration of the experimental program will not be considered to be actionable if the insecticide is applied during the term of and in accordance with the provisions of the experimental use program and feed additive regulation.

(2) The company concerned shall immediately notify the Environmental Protection Agency of any findings from the experimental use that have a bearing on safety. The firm shall also keep records of production, distribution, and performance, and on request make the records available to any authorized officer or employee of the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food and Drug Administration.

(c) A food additive tolerance of 0.02 part per million is established for the combined residues of the insecticide tralomethrin ((S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3S)-2,2-dimethyl-3-[(RS)-1,2,2,2-tetrabromoethyl] cyclopropanecarboxylate) and its metabolites cis-deltamethrin [(S-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl-(1R,3R)-3-[2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] and trans-deltamethrin [(S)-alpha-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1S,3R)-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate] as follows:

(1) In or on all food items (other than those covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food-handling establishments.

(2) The insecticide may be present as a residue from application of tralomethrin in food-handling establishments, including food service, manufacturing, and processing establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets, bakeries, breweries, dairies, meat slaughtering and packing plants, and canneries in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

(i) Application shall be limited to a general surface and spot and/or crack and crevice treatment in food-handling establishments where food and food products are held, processed, prepared, and served. General surface application may be used only when the facility is not in operation provided exposed food has been covered or removed from the area being treated. All food-contact surfaces and equipment must be thoroughly cleaned after general surface applications. Spot and/or crack and crevice application may be used while the facility is in operation provided exposed food is covered or removed from the area being treated prior to application. Spray concentration shall be limited to a maximum of 0.06 percent active ingredient. Contamination of food and food-contact surfaces shall be avoided.

(ii) To assure safe use of the insecticide, its label and labelling shall conform to that registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and shall be used in accordance with such label and labelling.