The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Bayer cannot be sued over state-level claims regarding Roundup's cancer risks, stating federal law preempts such warnings. This is a major win for Bayer but a blow to the "Make America Healthy Again" movement and could have political repercussions for the Trump administration.
Australia's APVMA will continue to allow the use of the herbicide paraquat, banned in over 70 countries, with stricter conditions. Despite calls from Parkinson's groups and scientists citing a correlation with the disease, the regulator found no causal link.
Australia's APVMA will allow the continued use of the herbicide paraquat, banned in over 70 countries, with stricter conditions. Despite calls from Parkinson's groups and scientists citing a strong correlation, the regulator found no causal link.
Australia's chemical regulator has imposed significant new restrictions on the herbicide paraquat, including lower application rates and bans on backpack sprayers. The decision comes amid ongoing debate linking the controversial chemical to Parkinson's disease, with critics arguing the measures are insufficient.
Australia's chemical regulator, APVMA, has approved the restricted use of paraquat herbicide, despite links to Parkinson's disease. New restrictions include lower application rates and no backpack sprayers. Parkinson's Australia criticized the decision, while farming groups called it a victory for science-based regulation.
Australia's chemical regulator has approved the restricted use of paraquat, a controversial herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. The APVMA found the weight of evidence does not show increased risk of Parkinson's from approved uses, despite concerns from neurologists and bans in over 67 countries.
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard urged agrochemical firm BASF to clear its herbicide cinméthyline of endocrine disruptor classification, despite EFSA concerns, to allow its use by French producers.
Glyphosate is currently sprayed on cereal and pulse crops to dessicate them and make them easier to harvestA new trade deal with the EU could lead to restrictions on the use of the controversial weedkiller glyphosate on UK food crops.The full-spectrum herbicide, which kills almost every plant it touches, is often sprayed on wheat, oats and other cereal and pulse crops immediately before harvest to desiccate them and make them easier to handle. Continue reading...
Cornwall Council is facing significant public opposition after announcing plans to reintroduce glyphosate for roadside weed management. Despite a council vote to pause the scheme, the cabinet must now decide whether to proceed with the controversial herbicide use.
