EU approves use of controversial herbicide Glyphosate for another 10 years

The European Union yesterday approved the use of the controversial herbicide Glyphosate for another 10 years.

 

Meanwhile, the EU Commission said that there will be new conditions and restrictions including a prohibition of pre-harvest use as a desiccant and the need for certain measures to protect non-target organisms.

 

Representatives of EU states were unable to



reach a decision last month, and a new vote by an appeal committee was again inconclusive. The current period of authorization was due to expire in mid-December.

 

Glyphosate is one of the most widely used weedkiller in the world, however, critics point to evidence that it may cause cancer and pose a risk to biodiversity.