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 fruits or vegetables? This affects what's allowed on your food. Pesticide residue limits set the legal threshold for what ends up on grocery store shelves. If you're concerned about what's in your food, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
A new maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl will be added to the official MRL database. Once finalized, this becomes the legal standard for how much of this herbicide can remain on food sold in Canada.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed maximum residue limit for quizalofop-ethyl safe for Canadians?
- Are there concerns about this herbicide residue on food crops?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed residue limit.
- Submit your comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the title "PMRL2025-24" in your submission.