Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit Be Set for Cyclobutrifluram?

Official title: Consultation on cyclobutrifluram, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-19

Closed Regulations & Permits Agriculture & Food Health & Safety
Health Canada wanted to know if a new pesticide called cyclobutrifluram should be allowed on food at certain levels. This chemical is used to protect crops from pests. The consultation asked whether the proposed residue limits are safe for Canadians.

Why This Matters

Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits determine how much of a chemical can legally remain on crops you buy at the grocery store. Parents feeding kids, anyone with health concerns, or people who just want to know what's in their food should care.

What Could Change

If approved, cyclobutrifluram will have official maximum residue limits added to Canada's MRL database. Food producers and importers will need to ensure their products don't exceed these limits. The limits become legally enforceable once entered into the database.

Key Issues

  • Are the proposed maximum residue limits for cyclobutrifluram safe for human health?
  • Should this pesticide be approved for use on food crops in Canada?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Proposed MRL Decision document to understand the proposed limits.
  2. Submit written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section, including the consultation title PMRL2025-19.

What Happened

The online consultation is now closed. Health Canada will make the results available on the website. Once the decision is finalized, the established MRLs will be legally in effect when entered into the MRL database.

Key Documents