Should New Pesticide Residue Limits for Pyrethrins Be Approved?
Official title: Consultation for pyrethrins, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2025-25
Health Canada wants to set new limits on how much pyrethrin pesticide residue can remain on food. Pyrethrins are natural insecticides derived from chrysanthemum flowers, commonly used on fruits and vegetables. The agency is asking whether the proposed limits are safe before making them law.
Why This Matters
Eat fruits or vegetables? These limits affect what's allowed on your food. Pyrethrins are considered safer than synthetic pesticides, but residue limits still matter for long-term health. Farmers and food producers also need to know what's acceptable.
What Could Change
If approved, the new maximum residue limits become legally binding. They'll be added to Health Canada's official MRL database. Food with residue levels above these limits could be pulled from shelves or blocked at the border.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed maximum residue limits for pyrethrins safe for consumers?
- Are the proposed limits appropriate for the foods where pyrethrins are used?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed MRL decision document to understand the specific limits being proposed.
- Submit your written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the title "PMRL2025-25" in your submission.