ABECO seeks to terminate certain propylene oxide uses

摘要

EPA issued a notice May 24 (71 FR 29957) announcing the receipt of a request from ABECO,Inc.,to voluntarily terminate edible gum (including but not limited to guar) and nonfood gum uses of three propylene oxide (PPO) product registrations.PPO is an insecticide fumigant used on several food items,such as processed spices,cocoa (beans and powder) and in-shell and processed nutmeats (except peanuts).