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 facilities. The agency has reviewed the science and is asking for public comment before making a final decision.
Why This Matters
This is a technical industrial approval that won't directly affect most Canadians. However, if you work in wastewater treatment or paper manufacturing, these products could become part of your workplace. Residents near treatment plants or paper mills might also want to know what chemicals are being used in their community.
What Could Change
If approved, FENNOSURF 600-T and FENNOSURF 600-C would be registered for sale in Canada. Municipal wastewater facilities and paper mills could then use these formic acid products to control bacteria in their operations.
Key Issues
- Should formic acid products be approved for bacterial control in wastewater treatment?
- Should these products be approved for use in paper and paperboard manufacturing?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration and the science behind it.
- Submit your written comments to pmra.publications-arla@hc-sc.gc.ca by January 4, 2026. Include the title "PRD2025-16" in your submission.