Should a New Fungicide for Greenhouse Flowers Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation on fluopyram, Luna Privilege Greenhouse Fungicide, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2024-10
Health Canada asked whether to approve Luna Privilege, a fungicide for ornamental plants grown in greenhouses and outdoors. It targets powdery mildew and botrytis blight—common diseases that damage flowers and decorative plants. The consultation is now closed.
Why This Matters
This one's mostly for greenhouse growers and garden centres. If you buy ornamental plants, this fungicide could help keep them healthier. But for most Canadians, this won't affect daily life—it's not used on food crops.
What Could Change
If approved, greenhouse operators and landscapers could use Luna Privilege to treat powdery mildew and botrytis on ornamental plants. This expands the product's existing uses to include greenhouse and outdoor ornamentals.
Key Issues
- Should Luna Privilege fungicide be registered for use on greenhouse and outdoor ornamental plants?
- Is fluopyram safe and effective for controlling powdery mildew and botrytis blight on ornamentals?
How to Participate
- Review the Consultation Summary to understand the proposed registration.
What Happened
The consultation closed on January 30, 2025. Health Canada will publish a Registration Decision on the Reports and Publications page once the decision is finalized.