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chloropicrin

SNAP comment:  6 (from 18 historically) chloropicrin containing pesticides are registered in Canada as of 9 November 2026. 

Chloropicrin and its associated end-use products : final decision.(PMRA, 28 September 2018) link under 'electronic document' 

Special Review Decision: Chloropicrin (PMRA, 10 March 2017) 

SNAP comment: Mostly changes in labeling like adding  “Toxic to aquatic organisms, birds and wild mammals.”,“DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.” and “To prevent contamination store this product away from food or feed.”  There is an assumption that if the end product is used by 'individuals holding an appropriate pesticide applicator certificate or license recognized by the provincial/territorial pesticide regulatory agency where the pesticide application is to occur; it will ensure safety. While the PMRA accepted the toxicity of chloropicrin in the special review,  they downplay it by listing the once a year use, fast evaporation and safty measures. This is obviously false. 

I did not find any of the registered procusts in the 2026 GUIDE TO CROP PROTECTION (Saskatchewan Agriculture)

Une famille hospitalisée après l'épandage d’un pesticide dans un champ voisin (Emilie Marcoux, Le Nouvelliste, 5 Novembre 2026,on FB by Victimes des Pesticides du Québec)   Family hospitalized after use of a fumigant in adjacent field      Le produit en cause serait la chloropicrine, un pesticide utilisé en fumigation, mortel par inhalation. Il est homologué au Canada, mais interdit dans l'Union européenne depuis 2011. Il est même interdit par la Convention sur les armes chimiques.    Cet incident, qui n'est malheureusement pas un cas isolé, soulève de sérieuses questions sur la protection des populations riveraines et l'encadrement des pesticides.   Alors que le projet de loi C-31 pourrait affaiblir les mécanismes de surveillance et de réévaluation des pesticides, le Canada risque de prendre encore plus de retard en matière de protection de la population. Faudra-t-il attendre d'autres intoxications pour agir ?    La santé publique ne peut pas être sacrifiée au nom de la déréglementation. Lisez l'article paru dans Le Nouvelliste directement sur leur site web.  #Pesticides #Chloropicrine #SantéPublique #Québec   Translation: chloropicrin is a toxic fumigant. It has been banned in Euroep since 2011, and is also banned by the Chemical Weapons Convention. This is not an isolated case. Bill C-31 aims to stop mandatory pesticide re-evaluations every 15 years,increasing risks to public health.