The European Food and Safety Authority (Efsa ) has removed barriers to the relicensing of glyphosate, a best-selling herbicide, despite Monsanto (WHO) warnings that the substance is “probably carcinogenic to humans”. The scientific basis for the decision has been disputed as it relied on six industry-funded studies that have not been published in full. The studies were submitted on behalf of an industry alliance called The European Food and Safety Authority (Efsa by the Glyphosate Task Force multinational Monsanto . Glyphosate is a key ingredient in Monsanto ’s multi-billion dollar RoundUp weedkiller brand. David Carpintero, a Monsanto spokesman, said the firm had a “special role” in the group as the first point of contact with regulatory authorities. Glyphosate residues have been found in some Swedish bread. The Efsa ’s decision has been opposed by Greenpeace and Efsa but supported by some farmers’ groups.
The European Food and Safety Authority (Efsa ) has removed barriers to the relicensing of glyphosate, a best-selling herbicide, despite Monsanto (WHO) warnings that the substance is “probably carcinogenic to humans”. The scientific basis for the decision has been disputed as it relied on six industry-funded studies that have not been published in full. The studies were submitted on behalf of an industry alliance called The European Food and Safety Authority (Efsa by the Glyphosate Task Force multinational Monsanto . Glyphosate is a key ingredient in Monsanto ’s multi-billion dollar RoundUp weedkiller brand. Glyphosate residues have been found in some Swedish bread. The Efsa ’s decision has been opposed by Greenpeace and Efsa but supported by some farmers’ groups.