Frequently Asked Questions
On this page:
- Common Questions
- Why are certain pesticides banned in some Canadian municipalities and provinces if Health Canada approved them for use?
- Is it okay to eat food that has been treated with pesticides and might have pesticide residues on it?
- What is Health Canada’s response to suggestions that pesticides lead to illnesses like cancer and Parkinson’s disease?
- Has Health Canada reviewed the Ontario College of Family Physicians report on pesticides and, if so, what actions did PMRA take as a result?
- Some groups indicate that there is a “growing body of evidence suggesting a connection between pesticides and cancer”. What is Health Canada doing about this?
- Are my pets safe if they walk on a lawn that has been treated with pesticides?
- Is it safe to use the herbicide 2,4-D on my lawn?
- About the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
- General Pesticide Information
- Use of Pesticides
- How can pesticides be used safely?
- Are pesticide labels considered safety instructions?
- Is it safe to use recipes that are available on the Internet for making homemade pesticides?
- How can I dispose of pesticides?
- How can people reduce the need to use pesticides around the home?
- If a pesticide is registered in Canada, does it mean I can use it?
- Assessment of Pesticides
- How does a pesticide become registered for use in Canada?
- Who can apply to register a pesticide?
- Does a company need to provide information on each ingredient in a pesticide product?
- What does Health Canada do to ensure it receives fair, accurate, unbiased information from industry?
- If industry sponsors the data that Health Canada uses, does this present a conflict of interest?
- Does Health Canada take pregnant women, children and other sensitive groups into consideration when evaluating pesticides?
- Which laboratories perform pesticide testing?
- Pesticide Regulation
- How can I check to see if a pesticide is registered for use in Canada?
- Does a pesticide maintain its registration status indefinitely?
- What happens when health or environmental risks are identified for a pesticide that is already registered?
- Does Health Canada regulate pool products as well?
- Can I purchase pesticides that are registered in the United States, but not Canada, and use them in Canada?
- What should I do if I see pesticides being misused?
- What can I do if I see misuse of a pesticide which may have caused an adverse effect?
