Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit for Penthiopyrad Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on penthiopyrad, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-26
Health Canada wants to set a new limit for how much penthiopyrad—a fungicide used on crops—can remain on food. They're asking if the proposed limit is safe enough before making it official.
Why This Matters
Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on produce you buy at the grocery store.
What Could Change
If approved, the new maximum residue limit for penthiopyrad will become legally binding. It'll be added to Health Canada's official MRL database, setting the standard for imported and domestic food products.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed maximum residue limit for penthiopyrad safe for Canadians?
- Should this fungicide residue level be legally permitted on food?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed residue limit.
- Submit your written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the title "PMRL2025-26" in your submission.