The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is proposing to set maximums for fertilizer
micronutrients, so is seeking public comment.
On its website it
says “to
mitigate the risks of over-application, the CFIA regulates micronutrient
fertilizers.
“The tolerances will provide clarity for the regulated parties,
facilitate compliance verification and enforcement and improve compliance rates
in the marketplace.
“The tolerances are based on scientific evidence and modern
manufacturing practises, and are in line with international standards.
“Products with micronutrients will continue to
require labeling in English and French to inform customers of all safety
information.”
This appears to be a reversal of the agency’s
decision a few years ago to back off on fertilizer regulations to allow
marketers and farmers to try unconventional products.
