Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit Be Set for Quizalofop-ethyl?
Official title: Consultation on quizalofop-ethyl, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-24
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl, a herbicide used on crops. This limit determines how much pesticide residue can legally remain on food you buy. The agency is asking whether the proposed limit is safe enough.
Why This Matters
Eat vegetables or grains? This affects what's on your plate. Pesticide residue limits determine how much chemical can legally remain on food sold in Canada. Parents, anyone with food sensitivities, or people who just want to know what they're eating should pay attention.
What Could Change
If approved, the new maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl will become legally binding once entered into Health Canada's MRL database. Food products exceeding this limit couldn't be sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl safe for Canadians?
- Are there concerns about this pesticide residue level on food?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the title "PMRL2025-24" in your submission.