Canada’s government is proposing to replace mandatory 15-year reviews of registered pesticides with targeted reviews initiated when regulators identify a specific concern. The change is included in an omnibus bill, and has drawn criticism from scientists and health advocates who say it could weaken oversight and delay action on emerging risks. The current system requires Health Canada to reassess registered pesticides periodically. Industry representatives have argued that automatic reviews contribute to backlogs. The proposal is part of a broader overhaul of Canada’s pesticide rules.
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