Should New Pesticide Residue Limits Be Set for Flupyradifurone?
Official title: Consultation on flupyradifurone, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2024-22
Health Canada asked whether to approve new limits for flupyradifurone residue on food. This insecticide is used on crops, and the government wanted to set how much can legally remain on produce you buy. The consultation closed in December 2024.
Why This Matters
Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your food. These rules determine how much insecticide can legally remain on produce at the grocery store. Parents and anyone concerned about food safety should care.
What Could Change
New maximum residue limits for flupyradifurone will become law once entered into Health Canada's MRL database. This sets the legal threshold for how much of this insecticide can be on food sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- Should the proposed maximum residue limits for flupyradifurone be approved?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limits.
- Submit written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section, including the consultation document title.
What Happened
The online consultation period has closed. Health Canada will publish the results on the consultation website and the final MRL decision will be entered into the MRL database.