Consultation on Ethephon, Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2014-62

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for ethephon up to 75 days from the date of publication of this consultation document. The PMRA will consider all comments received before making a final decision on the proposed MRL for ethephon.

How to Get Involved

This consultation is available for comment from 10 September 2014 to 24 November 2014 (75 calendar days). Open the “Consultation Document” link below to access the document.

Consultation Document

Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions by 24 November 2014.

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this website. Once the decision on ethephon is finalized, the established MRLs will be legally in effect as of the date that they are entered into the MRL database, an online query application that allows users to search for established MRLs, regulated under the Pest Control Products Act, both for pesticides or food commodities.

If you have any questions, contact the Pest Management Information Service.