Closed consultation: Proposal to amend the list of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in foods - Proposed MRL 2023-1

Current status: Closed

This consultation ran from July 11, 2023 to September 24, 2023.

Health Canada sought comments on a proposal to amend the List of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for Veterinary Drugs in Foods (the List).

Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate (VDD):

ensures the safety of foods produced in Canada from food-producing animals treated with veterinary drugs
approves veterinary drugs for sale in Canada by conducting scientific reviews
sets standards such as MRLs in the tissues and food products from food-producing animals
- foods containing veterinary drug residues up to the established MRL levels are safe for human consumption

The directorate conducts public consultations before Health Canada makes these changes to the List:

To meet Canada's international trade obligations, Health Canada also notifies the World Trade Organization of the consultation on the proposed MRLs.

Health Canada's VDD engaged with:

Following the consultation, Health Canada will:

address any scientific or safety concerns before we complete the MRLs
send a final notice to amend the list of MRLs on Canada.ca with the effective implementation date

Veterinary Drugs
Directorate Health Products and Foods Branch
Health Canada