Calls for UK Government to Ban Glyphosate Amid Cancer Concerns
MPs told to ban 'cancer' pesticide used in beer, bread and cereal production
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Campaigners are urging the UK Government to ban glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, used on crops like wheat and barley. With nearly half of tested crop samples containing glyphosate residues, activists demand an end to its use as a pre-harvest drying agent, following its ban in the EU in 2023.
- 01Glyphosate, linked to cancer, is widely used in UK agriculture.
- 02Nearly 50% of crop samples tested in the UK contain glyphosate residues.
- 03The EU banned glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in 2023.
- 04Campaigners are calling for the UK to follow suit and ban glyphosate.
- 05Farmers are urged to seek alternatives to glyphosate to protect public health.
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Campaigners are calling for the UK Government to ban glyphosate, a pesticide associated with cancer, which is commonly used on crops like wheat, barley, and oats. The Soil Association reported that almost 50% of crop samples tested in the UK contained glyphosate residues. This chemical, known for its use in the herbicide Roundup, is often sprayed on crops to dry them out before harvest. In 2023, the European Union banned glyphosate's use as a pre-harvest drying agent, prompting activists to urge the UK to implement a similar ban. Currently, glyphosate is approved for use in Great Britain until December 15, 2023, as the Health and Safety Executive prepares for a public consultation on its renewal. The World Health Organisation classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen in 2015, and recent studies continue to highlight its potential health risks. Environmental groups are advocating for immediate action to eliminate glyphosate from the food supply, emphasizing the need for government support for farmers transitioning to safer practices. The Soil Association's campaigns coordinator, Cathy Cliff, stated that the UK is lagging behind Europe in regulating harmful pesticides, calling for urgent government action to protect public health.
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Banning glyphosate could significantly reduce health risks for consumers and promote safer farming practices in the UK.
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