Should New Pesticide Residue Limits Be Set for Trinexapac-ethyl?
Official title: Consultation on trinexapac-ethyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-14
Health Canada asked whether to approve new maximum residue limits for trinexapac-ethyl, a plant growth regulator used on crops. These limits determine how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters
Eat bread, cereal, or anything made from grains? This pesticide is commonly used on wheat and barley. The residue limits set here affect what ends up on your plate. Parents and anyone concerned about food safety should take note.
What Could Change
New maximum residue limits for trinexapac-ethyl will become legally binding once entered into Health Canada's MRL database. This determines how much of this pesticide can remain on food sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- Should the proposed maximum residue limits for trinexapac-ethyl be approved?
- Are the proposed limits safe for human health?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limits.
- Written comments could be submitted to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section, including the consultation document title.