Canada Proposes Maximum Residues Limits for Pesticide Pyraziflumid

On February 28^th, 2022, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) issued a notice on “Proposed Maximum Residue Limit PMRL2022-02, Pyraziflumid”. The notice proposes the acceptability of the uses on various commodities.

The scope of the document summarizes the following key points:

• The proposed limits for the residues are applicable on the commodities such as Bushberries, Caneberries, Stone fruits, Pome fruits, Tree nuts, Raisins, Small fruits vine climbing, except fuzzy kiwi fruit;
• Tolerance limits proposed for Bushberries at 6.0 ppm, Caneberries at 4.0 ppm, Stone fruits at 2.0 ppm, Pome fruits at 0.4 ppm, Tree nuts at 0.3 ppm, etc.;
• The requested tolerances pose no risk to consumer health and ensures safety of its uses;
• The data determines that resulting residues on human exposure are less than or equal to the acceptable level.
  

The consultation period for public comments is valid until 75 days.

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