Established Maximum Residue Limit: Pyriproxyfen

Addendum to Regular Notification 2023-05-11
G/SPS/N/CAN/1475/Add.1

Description

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for pyriproxyfen notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1475 (dated 6 February 2023) was adopted 3 May 2023. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)1    Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.2                Bananas1 ppm = parts per millionMRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada’s Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttps://pest-control.canada.ca/pesticide-registry/en/mrl-search.html) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/public/protecting-your-health-environment/pesticides-food/maximum-residue-limits-pesticides.html). The database allows users to search for pesticides or for food commodities.

Keywords

Pesticides; Food safety; Human health; Adoption/publication/entry into force of reg.; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Pesticides; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Human health; Food safety