Should Some Low-Risk Pest Control Products Skip Full Registration?
Official title: Consultation on proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (Product Exemptions) - Pre-consultation, PRO2025-01
Health Canada wants to update which pest control products can skip the full registration process. Right now, some low-risk products like certain insect traps or natural repellents are exempt from registration. This pre-consultation asks whether the exemption list should change.
Why This Matters
Use bug spray or mouse traps at home? This affects what products hit store shelves. Changing exemptions could mean more natural pest control options—or fewer, depending on the outcome. Gardeners and farmers who use pest products should pay attention too.
What Could Change
Some pest control products may no longer need full Health Canada registration before being sold. Others currently exempt might need to go through the approval process. The final rules will be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for formal consultation.
Key Issues
- Which pest control products should be exempt from full registration requirements?
- Are the current product exemption criteria still appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Document to understand the proposed changes.
- Submit your written comments by email to pmra.regulatory.affairs-affaires.reglementaires.arla@hc-sc.gc.ca or by mail to the address provided.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT | PMRA Information Session on Proposed Amendments | Virtual | View Details → (opens in new tab) |