EPA grants full registration to Lytone USA’s AnsiP-Sticker F

Expanding 1-MCP Technology Options for U.S. Post-Harvest Market

Unconditional FIFRA Section 3 registration marks major milestone in company’s mission to deliver innovative post-harvest solutions to American growers

SELMA, CALIFORNIA — Lytone USA proudly announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for AnsiP-Sticker F, a 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) sticker formulation designed to extend freshness and reduce post-harvest losses of produce. The unconditional registration, issued January 5, 2026, illustrates years of dedicated endeavor to bring this innovative ethylene management technology to American packers and growers.

The registration (EPA Reg. No. 95270-2) was granted through the Agency’s Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, reflecting the product’s classification as a biochemical pesticide. Unlike traditional 1-MCP applications that require specialized chambers or equipment, Lytone USA’s sticker formulation offers packers and shippers a flexible, easy-to-deploy option for commodities, while conventional application methods represent logistical or economic challenges.

Targeted Applications for High-Value Commodities

Lytone USA is initially positioning AnsiP-Sticker F for the table grape, broccoli, multiple ornamentals and specialty produce markets, categories where sticker-based 1-MCP delivery offers distinct advantages over traditional applications. The format is particularly well-suited for mixed-load shipments, smaller packing operations, and export scenarios where maintaining cold chain integrity is critical. 

“This registration represents years of rigorous development, testing, and regulatory work,” said Josiah Thomas, North America Agricultural Division Manager of Lytone USA. “We designed this AnsiP-Sticker F specifically to give American packers and growers more options for protecting produce quality from packinghouse to retail shelf. The sticker format opens doors for commodities and operations that haven’t been able to fully benefit from 1-MCP technology until now.”

Built for the American Market

The EPA registration of this patent-protected AnsiP-Sticker F is part of Lytone USA’s continued expansion to serve American agriculture. The company is actively growing its U.S.-based team and working to register additional products to meet the evolving needs of domestic growers, packers, and distributors.

“We’re building something here for the long term,” Josiah continued. “Our focus is on understanding what American growers need and delivering practical solutions that work in real-world packing and shipping operations. This registration is the result of that commitment, doing the hard work to meet U.S. regulatory standards and earn the trust of the people who feed this country.”

About 1-MCP Technology

1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is a well-established ethylene inhibitor used globally to extend the post-harvest life of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. By blocking ethylene receptors, 1-MCP slows ripening, reduces softening, and helps maintain firmness, color, and nutritional quality during storage and transit. Lytone USA’s sticker formulation provides controlled, sustained release of 1-MCP directly within produce packaging, offering an alternative to chamber-based treatments.

About Lytone USA

Lytone USA is located in California’s Central Valley, serving growers, packers, and distributors across the United States. The company specializes in ethylene management and freshness extension solutions designed to reduce waste, extend shelf life, and help American agriculture deliver higher-quality produce to consumers. Deep rooted in the nation’s most productive agricultural region, Lytone USA is committed to practical innovation that works for the people who grow and ship America’s food.