EcoPhage Receives U.S. EPA Approval for GoldenEco®, Its Phage-Based Biopesticide for Bacterial Diseases in Tomatoes and Peppers

Regulatory milestone opens commercialization pathway for EcoPhage's innovative biological solution targeting Xanthomonas and Pseudomonas

REHOVOT, Israel, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoPhage, a leader in the development and commercialization of sustainable phage-based biopesticides for bacterial plant diseases, today announced that it has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for GoldenEco®, a phage-based biopesticide developed to address bacterial diseases in tomatoes and peppers caused by Xanthomonas and Pseudomonas.

The EPA approval marks a major milestone for EcoPhage and paves the way for the commercial launch of GoldenEco® in the U.S. market, subject to applicable state registrations and other requirements.

Bacterial diseases remain a significant challenge for tomato and pepper growers, with conventional disease-management programs often relying on chemical and metal-based treatments. Increasing regulatory scrutiny, environmental considerations, resistance development, and growing demand for more sustainable agricultural practices are driving the search for effective biological alternatives.

GoldenEco® is based on EcoPhage's proprietary bacteriophage technology, harnessing naturally occurring phages that specifically target bacterial pathogens. The technology is designed to provide targeted biological disease management while offering an alternative to conventional chemical-based approaches.

"Receiving EPA approval for GoldenEco® is a major achievement for EcoPhage and an important milestone in our commercialization strategy," said Guy Elitzur, CEO of EcoPhage. "After years of research, development, field testing and regulatory work, we are now ready to bring GoldenEco® to U.S. growers. This approval validates the strength of our technology platform and represents an important step toward providing growers with new biological tools to manage bacterial diseases in high-value crops."

A New Biological Tool for U.S. Growers

EcoPhage's phage-based biopesticides are developed using bacteriophages, naturally occurring biological agents that infect and destroy specific bacteria. The company's technology platform enables the development of targeted products designed to address bacterial pathogens while supporting more sustainable crop protection strategies.

GoldenEco® represents the first of EcoPhage's products to reach the U.S. commercial market and demonstrates the company's ability to advance phage-based technologies from research and development through regulatory approval and commercialization.

GoldenEco® has also demonstrated strong field performance, including trials in the United States in which it provided superior disease control compared with conventional copper-based grower practices.

"The EPA approval of GoldenEco® is not only a milestone for this product, but also an important validation of our broader technology platform," added Elitzur. "We are building a portfolio of phage-based solutions for some of the most challenging bacterial diseases affecting agriculture, and we believe biological crop protection will play an increasingly important role in the future of sustainable farming."

Following the EPA approval, EcoPhage will implement its commercial strategy by working with its U.S. commercial partners to prepare for the launch of GoldenEco®, including market development, distributor and grower engagement.

About EcoPhage

EcoPhage is an agricultural biotechnology company developing innovative biological solutions for the control of bacterial plant diseases. Based on its proprietary phage discovery and development platform, EcoPhage develops targeted, natural, non-GMO and zero-residue biopesticides designed to provide effective disease management across a broad range of crops.

The company is advancing a growing pipeline of phage-based products targeting important bacterial diseases and is focused on delivering sustainable solutions that support growers and the future of modern agriculture.

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