EPA Proposes that Glyphosate (Roundup) Does Not Cause Cancer
(Beyond Pesticides, September 21, 2016)
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reached the same conclusion in 2015, 'However, EFSA’s report is limited in that it reviewed glyphosate alone, unlike IARC, which reviewed glyphosate and its formulated products (Roundup) which are more relevant for evaluating risks to human health.' The EPA's new position is contrary to its previous position.
'The issue paper was released in preparation for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) meeting, October 18-21, which convenes to review EPA’s evaluation of the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate.'
EPA’s selection of advisory board members and past FIFRA SAP nominees have been criticized because of conflicts of interest, but it is not known how this particular panel will react to EPA’s proposal.(links in link above)
We encourage you to submit written comments for the FIFRA SAP to review and consider during their meeting. How to information in the link to the article.
