Glyphosate Found
« Not Carcinogenic »
Key European Safety
Agency Joins Consensus View
On Glyphosate’s Safety
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March 16th, 2017
Genetic Literacy Project
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
The European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ), considered the « last word » on whether glyphosate causes cancer has reviewed the research and concluded that the herbicide is NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Glyphosate the key ingredient in the world’s most popular weed control product, Roundup.
ECHA stated ―
The available scientific evidence did not meet the criteria to classify glyphosate as a carcinogen, as a mutagen or as toxic for reproduction.
The decision is in accord with findings from the European Food Safety Authority [ EFSA ], US Environmental Protection Agency [ US EPA ], German Risk Association, Health Canada, and every known regulatory body that has reviewed the data.
Statements about ECHA’s decision have come in from various groups.
According to Mr Tim Bowmer, the Chairman of the European Chemicals Agency’s ( ECHA ) Risk Assessment Committee ( RAC ) ―
This conclusion was based both on the human evidence and the weight of the evidence of all the animal studies reviewed.
According to Mr Graeme Taylor, of the European Crop Protection Agency ―
Science prevailed.
Glyphosate is NOT CARCINOGENIC.
We expect the European commission to move swiftly with the registration process for the substance in the EU and grant a 15-year approval.
The ECHA announcement likely means glyphosate will be permitted for European Union use for at least the next 15 years, although a final decision will likely not come before the end of 2017.
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
The Serious Flaws In The IARC Hazard Study
Glyphosate has been the subject of a relicensing battle which has split governments, regulators, and scientists, with one arm of the World Health Organization, IARC, saying in a « hazard assessment » that the herbicide could post a cancer risk to workers, while other WHO groups, including WHO itself, and national regulatory agencies around the world, concluding it poses NO HARM TO WORKERS OR TO OUR FOOD SUPPLY.
The Campaign for Accuracy in Public Health Research ( CAPHR ) issued the following statement concerning International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ) ―
ECHA’s confirmation that glyphosate is NOT A CARCINOGEN underscores the serious flaws in IARC’s evaluation of carcinogens.
IARC consistently fails to base its reviews on a full consideration of the available scientific evidence, which explains why regulatory bodies around the globe disagree with its determination that glyphosate is a « probable human carcinogen ». [ ?!?! ]
Until IARC reforms its UNSCIENTIFIC monograph process, its evaluations will continue to be out-of-step with the rest of the public health and regulatory community.
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
Next Steps
The European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ) said it reviewed the same scientific reports that IARC did, but also expanded its range of studies.
In a video accompanying the announcement, the agency’s chief scientific officer, Mr Ari Karjalainen, explained that while methodology was essentially identical to IARC’s, his agency’s criteria for determining cancer risk was different.
The ECHA determination means the European Union is more likely to fully extend the license for use of glyphosate in member nations ― although there are still likely to be political battles ahead.
Whether this will have an impact outside of Europe remains to be seen.
Certainly, the IARC hazard study had an impact.
In California, for example, the state is considering labeling glyphosate as a carcinogen under its Proposition 65 law.
ECHA did find two issues with glyphosate, which don’t directly impact its use as an agricultural herbicide.
It found that direct exposure could cause serious eye damage, as well as long-term harm to aquatic environments.
These were issues already known to regulators, users and manufacturers ( which now extend beyond Monsanto now that the chemical’s patent has expired ).
Now, the European Union will determine whether or not to approve use of glyphosate for 15 years, based on rulings from several agencies, but mainly upon the decision by the European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ).
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
Why The Controversy ?!?!
Glyphosate has emerged as a highly-discussed agricultural chemical.
Opponents of genetic modifications [ GM ] of crops often use glyphosate as a symbol of the potential harm ― including cancer.
It is falsely-alleged that cancer is caused by the use with « Roundup Ready » corn, soybeans and cotton, which have been designed to resist exposure to glyphosate.
On the other hand, farmers swear by its effectiveness and scientists have proven its overall safety.
The regulation of glyphosate had been in a storm over the past two years.
The situation became particularly volatile in 2015 after the International Agency for Research on Cancer ( IARC ) ― the hazard assessment arm of the World Health Organization ― issued a report declaring glyphosate a « Group 2A : probably carcinogenic » substance.
The IARC hazard study was heavily criticized by scientists and regulators, including those at the European Food Safety Agency ( EFSA ), which at one time accused IARC of conducting « Facebook science ».
The bogus review was challenged by a number of other safety regulators, including ―
• European Food Safety Authority [ EFSA ]
• Germany’s Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency [ PMRA ]
• New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority
• World Health Organization [ WHO ]
They all rejected IARC’s methodology and conclusions, declaring that glyphosate was NOT A CARCINOGEN.
The decision, based on a bogus review of scientific evidence for a hazard ( as opposed to an environmental risk ), was met with cheers from Moms Against Monsanto and Friends of the Earth, both anti-GMO, glyphosate-hating & environmental-terrorist organizations.
Still, the IARC hazard study persuaded the European Union to only extend the license to use the herbicide in the EU for 18 months, instead of a standard six years.
In early 2016, European Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis declared that « the last word ( on glyphosate’s carcinogenicity ) belongs to the ECHA ».
That last word has now been spoken.
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
Greenpeace EU-Division’s Reaction
Even before the decision, ECHA came under attack from anti-GMO and anti-chemical activists. Greenpeace accused it of conflicts of interests, claiming several of its members had either undertaken consultancy work for chemical firms or worked for institutes that had.
Following the report’s release by the European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ), Greenpeace EU-Division’s anti-pesticide operative Franziska Achterberg said ―
ECHA has gone to great lengths to sweep all evidence that glyphosate can cause cancer under the carpet.
The data vastly exceeds what’s legally necessary for the EU to ban glyphosate, but ECHA has looked the other way.
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
Organic Industry’s Reaction
The website Sustainable Pulse, funded by organic industry supporters who also maintain websites for controversial anti-GMO lunatic-activist scientists including Gilles-Éric Séralini, blasted the decision ―
Following in the footsteps of the European Food Safety Authority ( EFSA ), the European Chemicals Agency ( ECHA ) has dismissed scientific evidence showing that the controversial weed-killer glyphosate could cause cancer.
The ECHA assessment, released [ March 15th, 2017 ], could pave the way for a new 15-year EU licence for the world’s most heavily used weed-killer, which the World Health Organisation’s cancer research agency ( IARC ) has classified as a « probable » cause of cancer. [ ?!?! ]
To reach its conclusion, ECHA rejected glaring scientific evidence of cancers in laboratory animals, ignored warnings by more than 90 independent scientists, and relied on unpublished studies commissioned by glyphosate producers. [ ?!?! ]
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Glyphosate Found « Not Carcinogenic »
About The Author
Mr Andrew Porterfield is a writer, editor and communications consultant for academic institutions, companies and non-profits in the life sciences.
He is based in Camarillo, California.
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Background Information
Glyphosate Is
Vindicated Forever
IARC Is Not
To Be Trusted
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Background Information
For The Whole Truth About GLYPHOSATE, Explore The Following Links …
√ Fact ― Glyphosate
Is Vindicated Forever
GLYPHOSATE — SCIENTIFICALLY SAFE ACCORDING TO REAL EXPERTS ( Web-Page )
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/glyphosate/
GLYPHOSATE — SAFETY — NOT CLASSIFIED AS A CARCINOGEN — EUROPEAN CHEMICALS AGENCY’S ( ECHA ) COMMITTEE FOR RISK ASSESSMENT ( RAC ) ( Report )
ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment ( RAC ) agrees to maintain the current harmonized classification of glyphosate as a substance causing serious eye damage and being toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. RAC concluded that the available scientific evidence did not meet the criteria to classify glyphosate as a carcinogen, as a mutagen or as toxic for reproduction. The classification is based solely on the hazardous properties of the substance.
https://pesticidetruths.com/2017/03/15/glyphosate-not-classified-as-a-carcinogen-by-echa/
GLYPHOSATE — SAFETY — AUSTRALIA — GLYPHOSATE DOES NOT POSE A CANCER RISK TO HUMANS ( Report with Official Document, Scribd )
GLYPHOSATE — SAFETY — US EPA — GLYPHOSATE DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER – AGAIN — DR JULIANNA LEMIEUX — ACSH ( Blog )
GLYPHOSATE — SAFETY — US EPA — GLYPHOSATE ISSUE PAPER — EVALUATION OF CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL — EPA’S OFFICE OF PESTICIDE PROGRAMS ( Report with Official Document, Scribd )
GLYPHOSATE — SAFETY — CAN COFFEE CAUSE CANCER ?!?! — PROBABLY NOT, BUT MAKE SURE IT ISN’T VERY HOT, WHO SAYS ( Blog )
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Background Information
For The While Truth About IARC, Please Explore The Following Links …
√ Fact ― IARC Is
Not To Be Trusted
IARC — EXPERT PANEL OF SCIENTISTS — GLYPHOSATE NOT LIKELY CARCINOGENIC — EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY ( EFSA ) ( Blog )
IARC — SCIENTISTS FIND NO EVIDENCE GLYPHOSATE CAUSES CANCER — DR KEITH R SOLOMON ( Report )
IARC — AS SOCIAL MEDIA OUTPACES GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, STUPID PROLIFERATES — ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS ( Report )
IARC — GLYPHOSATE IS UNLIKELY TO POSE A CARCINOGENIC HAZARD TO HUMANS — THE EVIDENCE DOES NOT SUPPORT CLASSIFICATION WITH REGARD TO ITS CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL — EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY ( EFSA ) ( Report )
https://pesticidetruths.com/2015/11/14/efsa-roundup-so-safe-it-can-be-used-as-desiccant-on-crops/
IARC — WHY DO REGULATORS CONCLUDE THAT GLYPHOSATE IS SAFE WHILE ONLY IARC CLAIMS IT PROBABLY CAUSES CANCER ?!?! ( Blog )
IARC — EXPERT REACTION TO CARCINOGENICITY CLASSIFICATION OF FIVE PESTICIDES ( Report )
IARC — CONFLATION OF ADVOCACY WITH SCIENCE — HOW ACTIVISM DISTORTS THE ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH RISKS — DR GEOFFREY C KABAT ( Reports )
GLYPHOSATE HERBICIDE ( ROUNDUP ) — SCIENTIFICALLY SAFE ACCORDING TO REAL EXPERTS ( Web-Page )
https://pesticidetruths.com/toc/glyphosate/
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