Consultation on the proposed special review decision of ethalfluralin products intended for blending with fertilizers, PSRD2026-03

Health Canada has conducted an evaluation of available relevant scientific information related to the aspects of concern for human health. Based on the evaluation of the aspects of concern, Health Canada is proposing for public consultation, the continued registration of ethalfluralin products intended for blending with fertilizers registered for sale and use in Canada.

The assessment of the aspects of concern from this special review indicates that risk to human health for ethalfluralin products intended for blending with fertilizers are considered to be acceptable provided that the proposed risk mitigation measures and label improvements noted below are implemented. Additionally, it is proposed that these ethalfluralin products be re-classified from manufacturing concentrates to commercial-class end use products to align with their intended use. Normally manufacturing concentrates are used only in the manufacture of pesticide end-use products. The commercial-class designation accurately reflects their intended use in the manufacturer of blended fertilizers.

The proposed additional mitigation measures are summarized in the consultation summary, and details are outlined in Appendix IV of PSRD2026-03, Proposed Special Review Decision for Ethalfluralin Products Intended for Blending with Fertilizers.

For a full list of products containing ethalfluralin, please consult Appendix I of PSRD2026-03 or visit the Pesticide Label Search database.

How to get involved

This consultation is open for comment from 31August 2026 and will close for consultation on 15 October 2026 (45 calendar days).

To comment on PSRD2026-03:

• Step 1: Request the full consultation document to access the document.
• Step 2: Submit comments to the Pesticides Publications Section.

Please be sure to include the title of the consultation document on which you are commenting (PSRD2026-03, Proposed Special Review Decision for Ethalfluralin Products Intended for Blending with Fertilizers).

Health Canada will accept written comments on this proposal up to 45 days from the date of publication of this document before making a final decision on the proposed special review decision of ethalfluralin products intended for blending with fertilizers.

Reporting to the people of Canada

Health Canada will make the decision for this special review available on this website (the Pesticides and Pest Management Reports and Publications portion of Canada.ca).

If you have any questions, contact the Pesticides Information Service.

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