Should New Pesticide Residue Limits for Pendimethalin Be Approved?

Official title: Consultation on pendimethalin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-05

Closed Regulations & Permits Agriculture & Food Health & Safety
Health Canada asked whether to set new maximum residue limits for pendimethalin, a herbicide used on crops. These limits determine how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food sold in Canada. The consultation ran for 75 days and is now closed.

Why This Matters

Eat vegetables? This affects you. Pendimethalin is a common herbicide used on crops like lettuce and onions. The residue limits set here determine what's allowed on your plate. Parents and anyone concerned about food safety should take note.

What Could Change

Once finalized, the new maximum residue limits become legally binding. They'll be added to Health Canada's MRL database and enforced under the Pest Control Products Act. Food with residues above these limits can't be sold in Canada.

Key Issues

  • What should the maximum residue limit be for pendimethalin on food crops?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limits.
  2. Submit comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section, including the consultation document title.

What Happened

The consultation period has closed. Health Canada will review all comments received before making a final decision. Once finalized, the established MRLs will be entered into the MRL database and become legally enforceable.

Key Documents