EU Allowed Glyphosate License Amid Controversy and Health Concerns

Share This Item Dec. 12, 2017 – Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission, which serves as the executive arm of the European Union, officially adopted a new five-year license for glyphosate today. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer and one of the most popular agrichemicals in history. The license for glyphosate stirred up passionate arguments for and against the chemical throughout the EU. Many farmers believe the chemical is a necessary component of modern agriculture while consumer advocates, scientists, lawmakers, and others say the health risks associated with glyphosate far outweigh any benefits. After months of fierce debate, a majority of Member States voted and the EU allowed glyphosate to be sold and used under a new five-year license. The vote over the glyphosate license itself, however, was not without controversy. According to legal research, a renewal of https://t.co/1rjV8lbHQe ……

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