Should a New Antimicrobial Preservative Be Approved for Plastics, Textiles, and Paints?
Official title: Consultation on benzoic acid and Microban Additive GS, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-18
Health Canada wants to approve benzoic acid as a preservative that stops bacteria, mould, and fungus from growing in everyday products. Think plastics, textiles, paints, and industrial coatings. The products wouldn't touch food, but they'd be in homes, institutions, and factories.
Why This Matters
This chemical could end up in products you use every day—shower curtains, paint on your walls, gym clothes. If you care about what goes into household goods, this is your chance to weigh in before it's approved.
What Could Change
If approved, manufacturers could add benzoic acid to plastics, textiles, and paints to prevent mould and bacteria growth. Two products—Ascera X-TA and Microban Additive GS—would be registered for sale in Canada.
Key Issues
- Is benzoic acid safe for use as a preservative in household, institutional, and industrial products?
- Should Ascera X-TA and Microban Additive GS be registered for sale in Canada?
How to Participate
- Read the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration and science evaluation.
- Email your comments to pmra.publications-arla@hc-sc.gc.ca by the deadline. Include the title "PRD2025-18" in your message.