AreaBrazil

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityGlyphosate

Date01/02/2019

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentPesticide regulation

DescriptionDetermined 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.

NotesIn a new assessment of potential health risks associated with glyphosate use, Brazil’s 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).