Should a New Pesticide Residue Limit Be Set for Penthiopyrad?
Official title: Consultation on penthiopyrad, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-26
Health Canada wants to set a maximum residue limit for penthiopyrad, a fungicide 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? Pesticide residue limits affect what's on your plate. This fungicide is used on crops, and the limit Health Canada sets determines what's considered safe. If you're concerned about what's in your food, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the new maximum residue limit for penthiopyrad will become legally binding once entered into the MRL database. Food products exceeding this limit couldn't be sold in Canada. The limit could affect imported foods as well as domestic produce.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed maximum residue limit for penthiopyrad safe for Canadians?
- Are there concerns about this fungicide residue on food crops?
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 "PMRL2025-26" in your submission.