Should a Weed Killer and Slug Control Product Stay on the Market?
Official title: Consultation on iron (present as Ferric Sodium EDTA Trihydrate) and associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2025-08
Health Canada wants to keep a pesticide called ferric sodium EDTA available for sale. It's used in two ways: killing weeds like dandelions and clover, and controlling slugs and snails on lawns. The agency says it's safe when used as directed, but they're updating the label requirements.
Why This Matters
Use weed killer on your lawn? This product targets dandelions, clover, and thistles. It's also the only slug and snail killer approved for home use on lawns in Canada. If you garden or maintain a yard, this decision affects what products you can buy.
What Could Change
Health Canada plans to keep this pesticide registered with updated label statements. No new restrictions are proposed. The product will remain available for both commercial landscapers and homeowners.
Key Issues
- Should ferric sodium EDTA products continue to be registered for sale in Canada?
- Are the proposed label updates appropriate for current safety standards?
How to Participate
- Read the Proposed Re-evaluation Decision to understand the science behind this proposal.
- Submit your comments to the PMRA Publications Section. Reference document title: Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2025-08.