Consultation on German Cockroach Extract and its associated end-use products, Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2025-02

Health Canada is consulting Canadians on the proposal to continue registration of German Cockroach Extract and associated end-use products registered for sale and use in Canada, with proposed updates to standard label statements.

German Cockroach Extract is a naturally occurring chemical extract registered as a German cockroach attractant in cockroach traps for indoor use only. There is one domestic, and two commercial class end-use products registered containing German Cockroach Extract. The end-use products contain German Cockroach Extract formulated as impregnated lures which are installed within cardboard cockroach traps (in other words, devices). The traps are opened and placed indoors in areas where German cockroaches are likely to be found (for example, in corners, in cabinets, behind appliances, near drainpipes). Currently registered products containing German Cockroach Extract can be found in Pesticide Product Information Database and in Appendix I of PRVD2025-02.

German Cockroach Extract has a non-toxic mode of action and has value in providing a pest management solution. Based on the current use pattern of German Cockroach Extract, dietary and environmental exposure to German Cockroach Extract is not anticipated. The potential occupational, residential, and bystander risks are considered to be acceptable when products containing German Cockroach Extract are used according to label directions. No additional mitigation measures are proposed, however, updates to standard label statements as per current labelling standards are proposed (Appendix II of PRVD2025-02).

For more information on the proposed decision open the "Proposed Re-evaluation Decision".

How to get involved

This consultation is open for comment from 14 February 2025 to 15 May 2025 (90 calendar days).

To comment on PRVD2025-02:

• Step 1 Request the full consultation document to read the Science Evaluation that is the basis of this proposed regulatory decision.
• Step 2 Submit comments to the PMRA Publications Section.

All comments received will be considered. A final re-evaluation decision will consider additional scientific information provided during the public comment period.

Please refer to the document title Proposed Re-evaluation Decision PRVD2025-02, German cockroach extract and its associated end-use products.

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this website. Once the decision is finalized, the PMRA will post a Re-evaluation Decision on the Pesticides and Pest Management Reports and Publications portion of Canada.ca.

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

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