EU Food Safety Watchdog Deems Glyphosate Safe for Agricultural Use

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared that glyphosate, the controversial weedkiller, is safe to use in agriculture, sparking outrage among environmental campaigners. Glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide in the world, has been the subject of class-action litigation in the US and has been linked to cancer and harm to wildlife. Environmental groups criticized EFSA's assessment, claiming it relied heavily on industry studies and neglected independent scientific research. The European Commission and national governments are now urged to ban glyphosate, citing potential cancer risks and the need to apply the precautionary principle. The decision on whether to renew the herbicide's EU license is expected to be made in October.