What does Health Canada do to ensure it receives fair, accurate, unbiased information from industry?
To ensure accurate information is received, Health Canada follows a set of test guidelines and principles developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Pesticide testing must be conducted under these guidelines which adhere to principles of Good Laboratory Practice. During the assessment process, Health Canada scientists cross-check the data as an additional measure of validating the study results. Scientists can also compare their findings with counterparts in other countries to ensure that similar conclusions are drawn from the assessments, and they can also request additional data from the company.
