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Glyphosate’s contentious nature traces back to its previous reapproval in 2017. Despite being seen as a vital tool for agricultural practices, a cloud of suspicion looms over its potential health hazards. Critics argue that its correlation with cancer, alongside its adverse impact on a spectrum of organisms, from insects to marine invertebrates, can’t be overlooked. Echoing this, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recently highlighted glyphosate’s non-carcinogenic status, while also pointing to its toxicity to aquatic life and potential to infl ict serious eye damage.
The contention is not limited to health risks alone. A report revealed a disconcerting fi nding: glyphosate was detected in surface waters across 11 European nations. Such widespread contamination, especially during the supposed ‘low season’, accentuates concerns about the chemical’s
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omnipresence. Given these startling revelations, it’s no surprise that groups like the Pesticide Action Network Europe are rallying for an outright ban on glyphosate to protect both water quality and the broader ecosystem.
Moreover, some of the water samples from nations like Austria, Spain, and Portugal indicated glyphosate concentrations unsuitable for human consumption. With glyphosate and its primary metabolite AMPA found in numerous river samples across Europe, the risks to aquatic ecosystems become hard to ignore.
With member countries remaining divided, unable to reach a consensus during recent voting sessions, the Commission felt compelled to prolong glyphosate’s authorization. This extension ensures glyphosate’s presence in the European agricultural landscape until the end of 2023, with the anticipation that EFSA will share its conclusive fi ndings by then.
The narrative around glyphosate, fi rst introduced by Monsanto and now managed by Bayer, has been rife with debates. The recent EFSA announcement declaring its safety for farming did bring some relief to sectors of the agricultural industry. However, environmental advocates continue to challenge such proclamations, pointing to potential industry biases.
Several independent studies have drawn attention to glyphosate’s potential environmental repercussions. The “Stop Glyphosate” campaign, backed by a coalition of NGOs, is demanding a ban on this chemical. Adding weight to this call is the World Health Organization’s IARC
classifi cation of glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen.
As the contention continues, the European Commission and its member states fi nd themselves at a crossroads. The coming months will demand a balancing act, weighing the herbicide’s agricultural signifi cance against potential environmental and health ramifi cations. The decision, ultimately, will shape the EU’s agricultural and environmental trajectory for years to come.
IET NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023
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