Should Pesticide Residue Limits for Sedaxane Be Changed?
Official title: Consultation on sedaxane, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2026-01
Health Canada wants to change how much sedaxane residue is allowed on food. Sedaxane is a fungicide used to protect seeds from disease. The agency is proposing to revoke the current limits, which would mean this pesticide could no longer be used on crops sold in Canada.
Why This Matters
Eat bread, cereal, or anything made from grains? This decision affects what pesticides can be used on those crops. If the limits are revoked, farmers would need to find alternatives. Food prices could shift depending on what replaces it.
What Could Change
The maximum residue limits for sedaxane would be removed from the official database. Once revoked, any food containing sedaxane residue above detection limits couldn't legally be sold in Canada. Farmers and seed companies would need to switch to different fungicide treatments.
Key Issues
- Should the maximum residue limits for sedaxane be revoked?
- What impacts would removing sedaxane from approved use have on agriculture?
How to Participate
- Review the Proposed MRL decision document to understand the proposed changes.
- Submit your written comments to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section. Include the document title PMRL2026-01 in your submission.