Should a Copper Sink Trap That Kills Viruses Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on copper (metallic), Intelligent Sink Trap, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-11
Health Canada is deciding whether to approve a new product called the Intelligent Sink Trap. It uses copper to kill viruses inside your sink drain. The consultation has now closed.
Why This Matters
Worried about germs lurking in your kitchen sink? This product claims to disinfect your drain using copper. If approved, it could be another tool for keeping your home sanitary.
What Could Change
If approved, the Intelligent Sink Trap could be sold in Canada as a pest control product. Health Canada would set conditions for its use and labelling requirements.
Key Issues
- Should copper sink traps be registered as pest control products in Canada?
- Is the product effective at controlling viruses in sink drains?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary document to understand the proposed registration.
What Happened
The consultation closed on February 2, 2025. Health Canada will publish a Registration Decision on the Reports and Publications page once the decision is finalized.