Area
Brazil
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Glyphosate
Date
01/02/2019
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Pesticide regulation
Description
Determined that glyphosate is not carcinogenic, while recommending new limits on exposure, as well as safer application practices and bans for products with high concentrations of the herbicide admitting that health risks remain for those exposed to the chemical in agricultural applications.
Notes
In a new assessment of potential health risks associated with glyphosate use, Brazils Health Regulatory Agency determined that the herbicide is not carcinogenic. However, the agency reckoned that health risks remain for those exposed to the chemical in agricultural applications and therefore recommended new limits on exposure, safer application practices, and bans for products with high glyphosate concentration. A 90-day public consultation period has been opened, after which a final decision on glyphosate sales will be taken (see also MPPU Oct.18).
