Health Canada, pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, is granting registration for the sale and use of Cholecalciferol Technical, the related end-use products, SELONTRA RODENT BAIT, TC 411 Rodent Bait, TC 412 Rodent Bait, and TC 413 Rodent Bait, and the related manufacturing concentrate, TC 411 BULK, all containing the active ingredient cholecalciferol, to control rodent pests indoors and outdoors.

Proposals were submitted by Syngenta Canada Inc, to 1) register the postemergent use of spiropidion in Canada on leafy vegetables (except watercress; crop group 4-13), Brassica head and stem vegetable group (crop group 5-13), fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09), cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9), pome fruits (crop group 11-09), grapes; and greenhouse tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and cucumbers on the A20262 Insecticide label (Pest Control Products Act Registration Number 36009) and to establish MRLs on these food commodities; and 2) to establish new MRLs on tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C), citrus fruits (crop group 10, revised), small fruits vine […]

Several comments were received from a non-governmental organization on the proposed maximum residue limit consultation document PMRL2025-20. These comments did not result in changes to the new maximum residue limits proposed in this consultation document, as the foods containing these fluoxapiprolin residues are safe to eat.

The Pest Control Products Act has been amended to bring into force an updated provision related to product safety information for pest control products. The changes do not affect current practice and there are no anticipated impacts for stakeholders as a result of the changes. Approved labels continue to be the main source of information for understanding health and safety risks associated with handling, storing, displaying, distributing, using and disposing of pesticides. Safety data sheets for pest control products continue to be voluntary with guidance, to avoid unnecessary regulatory burden. The Order comes into force on 17 June 2026, the […]

Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada is proposing amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (PCPR). The proposed amendments would: (i) better align the PCPR with current operational policies and practices by exempting nitrification inhibitors from the PCPA and authorizing both imported treated seed and chlorine for zebra and quagga mussel control under specific conditions; (ii) reduce regulatory burden by authorizing macro-organisms, supplement pesticides and certain activities related to pentachlorophenol-treated poles and cross-arms; and (iii) improve regulatory clarity by addressing an issue raised by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations related to […]

Health Canada, under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, has conducted all evaluations considered necessary with respect to the health and environmental risks and value of ammonium bromide based on available scientific information in accordance with subsection 16(6) of the Pest Control Products Act.

Health Canada is proposing registration for the sale and use of Captiva Prime Technical Insecticide and Captiva Prime, containing the active ingredients canola oil, garlic oil, capsaicin, and related capsaicinoids, for suppression of twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and thrips on terrestrial food crops, greenhouse food crops, greenhouse non-food crops, and outdoor ornamentals.

Health Canada is proposing registration for the sale and use of Spiropidion Technical Insecticide, and A20262 Insecticide, containing the active ingredient spiropidion, to control or suppress aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, and two-spotted spider mites on terrestrial food and feed crops, and greenhouse food crops.

Payless All African and Caribbean Market Inc. was fined $10,000 for the distribution of unregistered pest control products and received two warnings for the distribution of an unregistered pest control product, and for making a false or misleading statement to an inspector.

Health Canada, pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, is granting registration for the sale and use of Etofenprox Technical, RF2129 EC and RF2220 Premium Aerosol II-M Premise Spray, containing the technical grade active ingredient etofenprox, to control arthropod pests in and on various structures, including buildings, modes of transportation, kennels, and pet bedding, by broadcast, spot, crack and crevice, perimeter, void, and furniture treatments.

Health Canada’s Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD) has received a Notice of Objection from Ecojustice Canada on the registration decision of fenazaquin (RD2023-02, Fenazaquin, Magister SC Miticide/Fungicide, and Magus SC Miticide). The PRD has completed the review of this objection and has decided not to establish an external review panel. More details on the Notice of Objection decision can be found by requesting a copy of the Decision Letter from the Pesticide Product Information Database (Application Number 2023-1308). From the Application Details webpage, select the “Published Documents” tab and request the document “Notice of Response to Objection”.

In Canada, the cumulative health risk assessment of active ingredients belonging to the triazole class of pesticides was initiated in October 2024. This cumulative health risk assessment includes 13 triazole pesticides that are registered in Canada: difenoconazole, flutriafol, ipconazole, mefentrifluconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, paclobutrazol, propiconazole, prothioconazole, tebuconazole, tetraconazole, triticonazole and uniconazole-p. In addition, residues of 8 other triazole pesticides may be present on imported food commodities, namely bitertanol, cyproconazole, epoxiconazole, fenbuconazole, flusilazole, penconazole, triadimefon, and triadimenol. These triazole pesticides will also be considered in the cumulative health risk assessment.

Health Canada, under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act has conducted an evaluation of available scientific information related to the aspect of concern for human health in accordance with subsection 18(4) of the Pest Control Products Act. Based on the evaluation of the aspect of concern, Health Canada is proposing for public consultation, pursuant to section 28 of the Pest Control Products Act, the continued registration of MCPA and associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada under section 21 of the Pest Control Products Act. The assessment of the aspect of concern from this special […]

Health Canada, pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Pest Control Products Act, is granting registration for the sale and use of Isocycloseram Technical, A21377 CP, A21708 CP, A22466 CP, EQUENTO RFC and A23294 TO, containing the active ingredient isocycloseram. A21377 CP and A21708 CP are for the control of various insect and mite pests by foliar application on a broad range of field vegetables, fruit and nut trees, soybean, and peanut (and corn for A21708 CP). A22466 CP is for in-furrow application to control corn rootworms and wireworms in corn (field, seed and pop). EQUENTO RFC is a seed treatment […]

Can-Pest Inc. was fined $10,000 for using a pest control product in a way that is inconsistent with the label directions.