The European Food and Safety Authority ( Efsa ) has removed barriers to the relicensing of glyphosate , a best - selling drug , despite World Health Organisation ( WHO ) warnings that the substance is “ probably carcinogenic to humans ” . The scientific basis for the decision has been disputed as it relied on six EU - funded studies that have not been published in full . “Glyphosate is an important part of a farmer’s and gardener’s toolbox,” said Nick von Westenholz, CEO of the Crop Protection Association. The studies were submitted on behalf of an industry group called the Glyphosate Task Force by GM multinational Monsanto . It is a key ingredient in Monsanto ’s multi - billion dollar RoundUp weedkiller brand . Glyphosate residues have been found in some British bread . The Efsa ’s decision has been opposed by Greenpeace and the Pesticide Action Network but supported by some farmers ’ groups .
The European Food and Safety Authority ( Efsa ) has removed barriers to the relicensing of glyphosate , a best - selling drug , despite World Health Organisation ( WHO ) warnings that the substance is “ probably carcinogenic to humans ” . The scientific basis for the decision has been disputed as it relied on six EU - funded studies that have not been published in full . The studies were submitted on behalf of an industry group called the Glyphosate Task Force by GM multinational Monsanto . It is a key ingredient in Monsanto ’s multi - billion dollar RoundUp weedkiller brand . Glyphosate residues have been found in some British bread . The Efsa ’s decision has been opposed by Greenpeace and the Pesticide Action Network but supported by some farmers ’ groups .