Targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act, Discussion Document DIS2022-01
Current status: Closed
The online consultation ran from March 21, 2022 to June 30, 2022. See the 'what we heard’ report to learn more.
Background
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency is carrying out a transformation agenda with initiatives to strengthen human health and environmental protection, including:
- independent scientific advice
- modernized business processes for the review of pesticides
- using comprehensive, real-world information on water monitoring and pesticide use
- improved transparency and public access to information and data across the regulatory pesticide processes
We reviewed the Pest Control Products Act to make sure the pesticide approval process is as transparent and sustainable as the public expect. The consultation process used a discussion document to guide input, including a list of questions in Annex 3.
What happened during the public consultation
The agency held 40 meetings with a broad range of stakeholders, including:
- academia
- grower groups
- pesticide manufacturers
- Indigenous organizations
- non-governmental organizations
- international, provincial and territorial partners
We received 121 written submissions, summarized in the 'what we heard' report published in November 2022.
What's next
Health Canada decided to make no legislative changes to the Pest Control Products Act based on feedback from the Spring 2022 public consultations.
Instead, Health Canada is proposing to update the pest control regulatory process through the Pest Control Products Regulations. The department put up a notice of intent on June 20, 2023 to seek public input on these potential amendments.
These amendments would:
- make it easier for people to access confidential test data, including for:
- research
- re-analysis purposes
- increase transparency for maximum reside limit (MRL) applications for import food products
- require registrants and applicants to submit available information on:
- species at risk
- cumulative environmental effects
- make sure the department considers cumulative effects on the environment during risk assessments
The consultation period ended on September 8, 2023. The agency is currently reviewing and analyzing the feedback we received.
Learn more:
- Government of Canada moves forward on federal pesticide commitments
- Notice of Intent NOI2023-01, Strengthening the regulation of pest control products in Canada
Get involved
Email the Pest Management Information Service with your feedback at: pmra-arla-transformation@hc-sc.gc.ca.
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