Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is granting registration for the sale and use of ADAMA Metamitron Technical, Brevis 150 SC, and Brevis 15 SG, containing the active ingredient metamitron, for thinning of apples and pears.

The Proposed Registration Decision PRD2025-05, Metamitron, Brevis 150 SC, and Brevis 15 SG, containing the detailed evaluation of the information submitted in support of this registration, underwent a 45-day consultation period ending on 22 September 2025. The evaluation found that, under the approved conditions of use, the health and environmental risks and the value of the pest control products are acceptable. Health Canada received written comments directly related to the proposed decision in PRD2025-05, during the public consultation period conducted in accordance with section 28 of the Pest Control Products Act.

The British Columbia Fruit Growers' Association, the Ontario Apple Growers, the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers, and the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association expressed support for the registration of Brevis 150 SC and Brevis 15 SG, stating that these products will provide Canadian apple and pear growers with an additional tool for managing crop load, improving fruit size and quality and ensuring more consistent crop yields annually, 

Source:  Pest Management Regulatory Agency October 31, 2025