Should a Bacterial Control Product for Wastewater and Paper Mills Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on formic acid and FENNOSURF 600-C, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-16
Health Canada wants to approve two new products containing formic acid. They'd be used to control bacteria in municipal wastewater treatment plants and paper manufacturing. The agency has reviewed the science and thinks they're safe—but wants public input before making a final call.
Why This Matters
This one's pretty technical. Unless you work in wastewater treatment or paper manufacturing, it probably won't affect your daily life. That said, these products would be used in municipal water systems across Canada—so if you care about what chemicals go into water treatment, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, FENNOSURF 600-T and FENNOSURF 600-C would be registered for sale in Canada. Municipal wastewater plants and paper mills could use them to control bacteria. The products contain formic acid as the active ingredient.
Key Issues
- Is formic acid safe for use in municipal wastewater treatment?
- Should these products be approved for bacterial control in paper manufacturing?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration and the science behind it.
- Send your written comments to pmra.publications-arla@hc-sc.gc.ca by the deadline. Include the title "PRD2025-16" in your submission.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the title PRD2025-16 in your submission
- Focus comments on the science evaluation
- You can request a 15-day extension if needed by contacting the PMRA Publications Section in writing during the 30-day consultation period