Jen Listello

Q: How many countries have banned roundup?

By GMOAnswers Admin_1 - Sep 08, 2015

How many countries have banned roundup? [...] [...]

Answered By Jen Listello - Oct 06, 2015

A: Glyphosate is an active ingredient in many herbicides, including Roundup® brand herbicides.  While some government officials may take non-regulatory actions to restrict glyphosate import or use, science-based regulatory agencies worldwide continue to support the safety and use of glyphosate. (View statements from regulators regarding glyphosate.) Regarding individual countries, we are aware of bans in Cameroon and Sri Lanka; Colombia has banned glyphosate use specifically on illicit crops. (August 2015)   [...]

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Q: What is the most extensive worldwide safety and environmental database that backs the safety of Glyphosatebased herbisides?

Answered By Jen Listello - Jun 27, 2016

A: Glyphosate has over 40 years of research with a very robust data set. A significant amount of that information can be found at the website: http://www.glyphosate.eu/database   Due to the extensive safety profile of glyphosate, the link above houses detailed information on Glyphosate facts to support the transparency on the safety and use of this herbicide from a global perspective.   I also recommend perusing these sites for even more information on this topic, as again this herbicide has been researched, approved and re-reviewed for 40+ years, so there is no lack of scientific [...]

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