Should New Limits for Veterinary Drug Residues in Food Be Approved?

Official title: Consultation: Proposal to amend the list of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in foods - Proposed MRL 2025-1

Closed Regulations & Permits Agriculture & Food Health & Safety
Health Canada asked whether to update the maximum amounts of veterinary drug residues allowed in meat, milk, and eggs. These limits determine how much medication can remain in food from treated animals while still being safe to eat. The consultation has now closed.

Why This Matters

Eat meat, eggs, or dairy? These rules affect what's in your food. When farm animals get sick, they're treated with medications. This consultation was about how much of those drugs can safely remain in the food you buy at the grocery store.

What Could Change

Health Canada will finalize the new maximum residue limits and publish them on Canada.ca with an implementation date. These limits set the legal threshold for drug residues in Canadian food products and affect international trade standards.

Key Issues

  • Should new maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs be established?
  • Should current maximum residue limits be updated?

How to Participate

  1. Review the proposal to amend the List of Maximum Residue Limits to understand the proposed changes.
  2. Submit comments by email to vdd.hsd-dih.dmv@hc-sc.gc.ca.

What Happened

The consultation has closed. Health Canada will address any scientific or safety concerns before completing the MRLs and will publish a final notice with the effective implementation date.

Key Documents