Should New Pesticide Residue Limits for Tebuconazole Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on tebuconazole, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-02
Health Canada wanted to know if proposed limits for tebuconazole residue on food should be approved. Tebuconazole is a fungicide used on crops. The consultation asked whether the proposed maximum residue limits are acceptable for Canadian food safety.
Why This Matters
Eat fruits or vegetables? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your plate. These rules determine how much fungicide can legally remain on food you buy at the grocery store.
What Could Change
New maximum residue limits for tebuconazole will be added to the official MRL database. Once finalized, these limits become legally binding under the Pest Control Products Act.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed maximum residue limits for tebuconazole safe for Canadians?
How to Participate
- Review the Proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limits.
What Happened
The online consultation has closed. Health Canada will finalize the decision on tebuconazole maximum residue limits and enter them into the official MRL database.