Glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide in the world, which is of concern since its negative impacts on human health and the environment are well-documented. Exposure to this popular pesticide may cause cancer, according to robust scientific evidence.
And yet, the European Union has started the process to renew its market approval, which is expiring in December 2022. HEAL’s vision is clear: the use of glyphosate must be banned globally and the protection of human and environmental health must come first.