Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit for Ethalfluralin Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on ethalfluralin, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-04
Health Canada asked whether to set a new maximum residue limit for ethalfluralin, a herbicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food sold in Canada. The consultation closed in May 2025.
Why This Matters
Eat vegetables? This affects you. Pesticide residue limits determine what's considered safe on the food you buy. If you're concerned about what's on your produce, this was your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
Health Canada will set a legal limit for how much ethalfluralin residue can remain on food. Once finalized, this limit becomes legally enforceable. Food exceeding the limit can't be sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- What should the maximum residue limit be for ethalfluralin on food?
- Is the proposed limit safe for Canadian consumers?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limit.
- Comments were submitted to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. The consultation is now closed.
What Happened
The consultation closed on May 11, 2025. Health Canada will publish the final decision and update the MRL database once the decision is finalized.