The Truth About Glyphosate
In America, farming isn’t just a profession, it’s a purpose. Bayer prides itself on developing agriculture innovations to help farmers do their jobs efficiently and effectively so they can feed a hungry world.
A lot of farmers rely on Bayer’s tool and inventions because Bayer has a purpose too: to help farmers thrive.
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“Glyphosate is the most extensively studied herbicide over the past 50 years. Thousands of studies have been conducted on the safety of glyphosate products, and the vast majority of published studies had no Monsanto involvement. The consensus among leading regulatory bodies worldwide is that glyphosate can be used safely as directed and is not carcinogenic. Because the Williams et al paper is 25 years old, the EU did not rely on this paper in its recent assessment and approval process. Furthermore, the Williams paper is a review article of properly-conducted studies which were separately provided to regulators for their review, and contains no original data.
“Monsanto’s involvement with the Williams et al paper did not rise to the level of authorship and was appropriately disclosed in the acknowledgments. The listed authors had full control over and approved the study’s manuscript. Two prior inquiries into the study previously found that the paper was appropriate, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and William’s former employer.”
Section 453 does not prevent anyone from suing pesticide manufacturers. It simply clarifies that pesticide labels following the EPA’s scientifically grounded determination are in compliance with federal health and safety warning requirements. This ensures the EPA’s rigorous process is not undermined and helps prevent confusion for farmers and consumers.
Protecting public health is why we rely on the EPA’s gold standard process, which is a rigorous and independent scientific review. Section 453 reinforces that process by ensuring that health and safety warnings on pesticide labels reflect the EPA’s expert conclusions.
One of the many tools Bayer provides to farmers is glyphosate. Farmers wage a daily battle, not just against pests or weather, but against an unseen enemy that threatens to choke their crops and livelihoods: weeds. Weeds compete with crops for sunlight, nutrients, and water, often outpacing the plants we rely on for food and can disrupt the balance of our global food supply.
Fifty years ago, a pivotal invention entered the picture. The herbicide glyphosate which, sold to farmers as Roundup™ has become a cornerstone in the fight against these relentless invaders. Despite the clear science behind Roundup’s safety and benefits, thousands of lawsuits persist in courts across the country, fueled by over $100 million dollars in expansive marketing and TV ads by the litigation industry to recruit and accumulate plaintiffs.
The path of glyphosate approval and use has been one of rigorous evaluation and validation. Time and again, it has been approved as safe to use as directed by leading regulatory bodies around the world.
Without advanced crop protection products like glyphosate to manage weeds, consequences would be dire. Farm yields could plummet, farmer costs would go up, and food prices would rise, affecting consumers worldwide. The ripple effect would be felt across the entire food supply chain, from the fields to your dinner table.
Explore our comprehensive resource hub to gain insights into glyphosate, its impact, safety profile, and our ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the risks of Roundup litigation in the U.S. to safeguard its positive impact for farmers and everyday citizens alike.
