HEALTH AND SAFETY
Canada has a comprehensive regulatory system to protect Canadians. In the case of pesticides, a product is acceptable for use only after demonstrating that it does not cause any unacceptable health risk. The system is effective because of rigorous review processes whereby all the applicable science is examined to ensure the best and most evidentiary decision on what is safe and what is not. Many different types of research studies are conducted to help regulators assess if there are any potential health effects related to pesticides. Canada’s regulation of pesticides is among the most stringent in the world. This means years of rigorous tests and safety risk assessments, including over 200 tests related to health and environmental safety. Provinces provide further regulatory oversight as an additional safety check in the system.
Before a pesticide is allowed for sale in Canada, it must be registered by Health Canada through the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Prior to being registered, pesticides require extensive health studies.
Many products, including pesticides, must be used with great care. Our products can be safely used when label directions are followed, as is the case with many other consumer products such as household cleaners, disinfectants and pharmaceuticals.
Position papers and articles relating to the April 2004 - Ontario College of Family Physicians' report.
New Publication - We Stand for Safety
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