Tag Archives: glyphosate

Bayer Seeks EU Approval for Icafolin‑Methyl, Agriculture’s First New Herbicide Mode in 30 Years

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has filed for EU approval of icafolin‑methyl, its first new herbicide mode of action in over 30 years, after earlier submissions in Brazil, the U.S., and Canada. With peak sales estimated at €750 million, icafolin‑methyl is slated for … Read the full press release

Public Hearing Addresses Pesticide Firms’ Compliance with EU Disclosure Requirements

Public Hearing Addresses Pesticide Firms' Compliance with EU Disclosure Requirements

(IN BRIEF) MEPs from the European Parliament’s Environment Committee are conducting a public hearing to examine the disclosure practices of pesticide companies regarding toxicity studies. Recent findings revealed that some firms withheld toxicological studies from EU regulatory authorities, in violation … Read the full press release

NFU welcomes ECHA’s Conclusions on Glyphosate’s Safety

Warwickshire, England, 17-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The NFU has today welcomed the conclusions of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) which say the scientific evidence ‘did not meet the criteria to classify glyphosate as a carcinogen, as a mutagen or as toxic … Read the full press release