Consultation on Silicon Dioxide (Present as 100% Diatomaceous Earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial, Proposed Registration Decision PRD2020‑11

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) invites the public to submit written comments on the proposed registration decision for silicon dioxide (present as 100% diatomaceous earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial. Proposed Registration Decision PRD2020-08 is a consultation document that summarizes the science evaluation for silicon dioxide (present as 100% Diatomaceous Earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial and presents the reasons for the proposed decision. The PMRA will consider any comments received before making a final decision on silicon dioxide (present as 100% diatomaceous earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial.

How to Get Involved

This consultation is open for comment from 26 June 2020 to 10 August 2020 (45 calendar days). Open the “Consultation Summary” to access the document.

If you would like to comment, see the Pest Management Regulatory Agency Publications Section page for contact information. Please be sure to include the title of the consultation document on which you are commenting. Interested parties are encouraged to provide comments by 10 August 2020.

Reporting to Canadians

Health Canada will make the results of this consultation available on this website. Once the decision on silicon dioxide (present as 100% diatomaceous earth), DX13 Dust, and DX13 Industrial is finalized, the PMRA will post a Registration 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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