Should a Bacteria-Control Chemical for Wastewater and Paper Mills Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on formic acid and FENNOSURF 600-C, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-16
Health Canada wants to approve two new products containing formic acid for killing bacteria. They'd be used in municipal wastewater treatment plants and paper manufacturing facilities. The agency is asking for public feedback before making a final decision.
Why This Matters
Work at a wastewater plant or paper mill? This could change what chemicals you handle. Live near one of these facilities? You might want to know what's being used. For most Canadians, this is a routine industrial approval with little direct impact.
What Could Change
If approved, FENNOSURF 600-T and FENNOSURF 600-C would become legal to sell and use in Canada. Municipal wastewater plants and paper mills could start using these formic acid products to control bacteria in their processes.
Key Issues
- Should formic acid products be registered for bacterial control in wastewater and paper manufacturing?
- Are there concerns about the science evaluation in the proposed registration decision?
How to Participate
- Read the Consultation Summary document to understand the proposed registration.
- Submit your written comments to pmra.publications-arla@hc-sc.gc.ca by the deadline. Include the consultation title in your submission.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the title of the consultation document (PRD2025-16) in your submission
- Comments must be directly related to the proposed decision
- If you need more time, request a 15-day extension in writing within the 30-day consultation period
Questions Being Asked (2)
- Do you have comments on the science evaluation in PRD2025-16?
- Do you have concerns about the proposed registration of formic acid and FENNOSURF 600-C?