Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for metaldehyde notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1024 (dated 31 May 2016) was adopted 23 August 2016. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Leaf lettuce 1.0 Cabbage 0.15 Caneberries (Crop Subgroup 13-07A), low growing berries (Crop Subgroup 13-07G), head lettuce 0.09 Tomatoes (Crop Subgroup 8-09A) ppm = parts per million MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-44 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spinosad that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.0 Cherries (Crop Subgroup 12-09A)2 0.5 Highbush cranberries 0.2 Japanese apricots, jujubes, American plums, Beach plums, Canada plums, cherry plums, Chickasaw plums, Damson plums, Japanese plums, Klamath plums, and sloes 1 ppm = parts per million 2 This MRL of 1.0 is proposed to replace the MRL of 0.2 ppm currently established for residues of spinosad in/on sweet cherries and tart cherries. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-43 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for cyantraniliprole that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.01 Sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-40 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for bromoxynil that has been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.02 Carrot roots ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-42 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for S-metolachlor that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.8 Oriental radish tops 0.6 Parsnip roots 0.5 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)2 0.3 Edible-podded soybeans, oriental radish roots 0.1 Leaf petioles vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B) 1 ppm = parts per million 2 The proposed MRL of 0.5 ppm will replace the currently established MRLs of 0.13 ppm for cucumbers and 0.10 ppm for melons (CSG 9A), pumpkins, and winter squash and will establish new MRLs for the remaining crops in Crop Group 9. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-41 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for benoxacor that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.01 African eggplants; cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9); leaf petioles vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B); edible-podded soybeans; eggplants; oriental radish roots; oriental radish tops; parsnip roots; pea eggplants; scarlet eggplants ppm = parts per million MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-39 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for spiromesifen that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 20 Leafy vegetables (Crop Group 4-13)2, mint tops 8.0 Leaf petioles vegetables (Crop Subgroup 22B) 4.0 Brassica head and stem vegetable group (Crop Group 5-13)3 2.0 Low growing berries (Crop Subgroup 13-07G)4 0.9 Sorghum 0.8 Fruiting vegetables (Crop Subgroup 8-09) 0.15 Meat by-products of cattle, goats, hogs, horses and sheep5, wheat bran, wheat germ 0.08 Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (Crop Subgroup 6C)6 0.06 Wheat 0.03 Fat of hogs, meat of cattle, goats, hogs, horses and sheep7 0.02 Milk8, popcorn grain, sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed ppm = parts per million a This MRL is to replace the current established MRL on CSG 4A. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CG 4-13. b This MRL is to replace the current established MRLs on CSG 5A and 5B. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CG 5-13. c This MRL was previously established for strawberry alone. The MRL will be extended to the whole CSG 13-07G. d This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.05 ppm on meat byproducts of cattle, goats, horses and sheep. e This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.02 ppm on dry shelled beans. The new proposed MRL is to be extended to all crops within CSG 6C. f This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.01 ppm on meat of cattle, goats, horses and sheep. g This MRL is to replace the current established MRL of 0.01 ppm on milk. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-38 is to consult on the listed domestic and import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyrimethanil that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 10 Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10 Revised)1 1.5 Cucumbers ppm = parts per million 1 An MRL of 10 ppm is already established for calamondins, citrus citrons, citrus hybids, grapefruits, kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges, pummelos, Satsuma mandarins, and tangerines. The 10 ppm MRL is proposed for the remaining commodities in Crop Group 10-Revised. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for sedaxane notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1019 (dated 27 April 2016) was adopted 25 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.01 Sugar Beet roots ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for cyantraniliprole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1020 (dated 27 April 2016) was adopted 25 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.7 Cucurbit vegetables (Crop Group 9)1 ppm = parts per million 1 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.4 ppm MRL for Crop Group 9. MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-36 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fosetyl-aluminum that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 60 Arugula, Abyssinian cabbages, garden cress, hanover salad, maca, radish leaves, seakale cabbages, Shepherd's purse, turnip greens, upland cress, watercress, and wild rocket ppm = parts per million

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for isopyrazam notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1021 (dated 28 April 2016) was adopted 25 July 2016. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 2.0 Dried apples 0.7 Apples 0.01 Peanuts ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluazifop-butyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1018 (dated 27 April 2016) was adopted 25 July 2016. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Sweet potato roots1 0.15 Citrus oil 0.03 Citrus fruits (Crop Group 10) ppm = parts per million 1 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established 0.5 ppm MRL on sweet potato roots. MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-37 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for hexythiazox that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 24 Citrus oil 9.0 Hops (dried) 6.0 Low growing berries (CSG 13-07G) 3.0 Sorghum 2.0 Dates; dried prune plums; peppermint tops; spearmint tops 1.5 Caneberries (CSG 13-07A) 1.0 Small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit (CSG 13-07F); stone fruits (CG 12) 0.9 Citrus peel 0.5 Citrus fruits (CG 10); tomatoes 0.4 Pome fruits (CG 11-09); dry adzuki beans; dry beans; dry blackeyed peas; dry broad beans; dry chickpeas; dry cowpea seeds, dry guar seeds; dry kidney beans; dry lablab beans; dry lima beans; dry moth beans; dry mung beans; dry navy beans; dry pink beans; dry pinto beans; dry rice beans; dry southern peas; dry tepary beans; dry urd beans; grain lupin 0.09 Succulent shelled blackeyed peas; succulent shelled broad beans; succulent shelled cowpeas; succulent shelled lima beans; succulent shelled southern peas 0.06 Corn oil (refined) 0.04 Sweet corn kernels plus cob with husks removed 0.03 Field corn flour 0.02 Field corn; potatoes; tree nuts (CG 14; including pistachios) ppm = parts per million MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyroxasulfone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1017 (dated 27 April 2016) was adopted 25 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.03 Wheat ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for difenoconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1016 (dated 22 April 2016) was adopted 18 July 2016. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 4.0 CSG 13-07B (Bushberries), except gooseberries1, 2 ppm = parts per million 1 Gooseberries will remain covered under the MRL of 4.0 ppm which is currently being promulgated for CSG 13-07F (Small fruit vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit) given that the MRL proposed with the current review for CSG 13-07B is also 4.0 ppm. 2 As a result of the current review, the MRL for lowbush blueberries and lingonberries, currently established at 2.5 ppm under CSG 13-07G (Low growing berries), will be replaced by the proposed MRL of 4.0 ppm for CSG 13-07B (except gooseberries). MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for carfentrazone-ethyl notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1015 (dated 22 April 2016) was adopted 18 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 0.10 Hops (dried) ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyraclostrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1014 (dated 22 April 2016) was adopted 18 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 4.0 Belgian endives ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for boscalid notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1013 (dated 22 April 2016) was adopted 18 July 2016. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below: MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 6.0 Belgian endives ppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticide(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The objective of the notified document PMRL2016-35 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clopyralid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). MRL (ppm) Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity 1.5 Kidney of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep1 0.09 Meat by-products (except kidney) of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep2 0.015 Milk3 ppm = parts per million 1 Proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.36 ppm in these commodities. 2 Proposed to replace the currently established MRLs of 0.05 ppm in meat by-products of cattle, goats, horses, and sheep. 3 Proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.01 ppm in this commodity.