Should New Pesticide Residue Limits for Metamitron Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on metamitron, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-15
Health Canada is proposing new limits for how much metamitron pesticide residue can remain on food. Metamitron is used on crops like sugar beets. The agency wants to know if Canadians have concerns about the proposed limits before making them official.
Why This Matters
Eat food? This affects you. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on your groceries. If you're concerned about what's in your food—especially for kids or pregnant women—this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
New maximum residue limits for metamitron would become legally enforceable once entered into Health Canada's MRL database. Food products exceeding these limits couldn't be sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed residue limits for metamitron safe for Canadians?
- Should these new maximum residue limits be approved?
How to Participate
- Review the MRL decision document (PMRL2025-15) to understand the proposed limits.
- Send your comments to the PMRA Publications Section, including the document title PMRL2025-15 in your submission.