Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit Be Set for Quizalofop-ethyl?
Official title: Consultation on quizalofop-ethyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-24
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl, a herbicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking for public input before making a final decision.
Why This Matters
Eat fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits are set to protect your health. If you have concerns about pesticides in your diet, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
A new legal limit will be set for how much quizalofop-ethyl residue can remain on food sold in Canada. Once finalized, this limit becomes legally binding and will be added to Health Canada's MRL database.
Key Issues
- Should the proposed maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl be approved?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed limit.
- Submit your written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the title "PMRL2025-24" in your submission.