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From: Sam11/14/2015 2:15:40 PM
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UPDATE 3-European scientists say weedkiller glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer
Sectors | Fri Nov 13, 2015 5:53am IST
Related: Regulatory News

* EFSA opinion will guide EU regulators
* Environment campaigners highly critical, seek ban
* Monsanto says confirms regulatory opinion glyphosate safe (Adds details on previous daily safety limit in paragraph 9)

By Barbara Lewis

BRUSSELS, Nov 12 Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said on Thursday, and the agency proposed a higher limit on the daily amount of residue of the popular weed killer deemed safe if consumed.

The EFSA advises EU policymakers and its conclusion could lead the 28-member European Union to renew approval for glyphosate, which was brought into use by Monsanto Co in the 1970s and is used in its top-selling product Roundup as well as in many other herbicides around the world.

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