Should This Weed Killer and Slug Bait 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 ferric sodium EDTA products available for sale. These products kill dandelions, clovers, and thistles in lawns—and they're the only slug and snail bait approved for home use. The government says they're safe when used as directed, but wants to update the label warnings.
Why This Matters
Got dandelions taking over your lawn? Use slug bait in your garden? This decision affects which products stay on store shelves. If you've used these products or have concerns about pesticides near your home, your input matters.
What Could Change
Ferric sodium EDTA products would remain available for both commercial landscapers and homeowners. Label warnings would be updated to meet current standards. No new restrictions are proposed—this is essentially a renewal with minor label tweaks.
Key Issues
- Should ferric sodium EDTA products continue to be registered for sale in Canada?
- Are the proposed label updates adequate for protecting users and the environment?
- Is the risk assessment for occupational, dietary, residential and environmental exposure acceptable?
How to Participate
- Read the Proposed Re-evaluation Decision to understand the science behind this proposal.
- Submit your comments to the PMRA Publications Section by the deadline. Reference document title: Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2025-08.