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US EPA rules traizine herbicides are safe
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Friday announced a long-awaited interim decision regarding the reregistration of the triazines: atrazine, propazine, and simazine.
After years of research and public comments from the agriculture…
US EPA proposes new atrazine herbicide measures
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed interim registration decision on atrazine that includes mandatory spray drift control measures and other label updates.
The proposal is part of the agency’s re-registration review…
Bangladesh: Form action plan to stop use of Glyphosate containing pesticides
The High Court today directed the government to form an action plan in 90 days in order to stop the use of Glyphosate containing hazardous pesticides including Roundup and to introduce safe alternative to Glyphosate containing pesticides.
In…
U.S. EPA approves continued use of herbicide atrazine
EPA issued a proposed interim decision on atrazine-a widely used herbicide in sorghum and corn.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a statement, "With common-sense actions, we are protecting the health of our nation and ensuring that…
US EPA approves 10 Pesticides for Hemp, issues decision on Atrazine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced two important actions that will help the agricultural sector protect crops from pests and weeds. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is approving…
French bans 40 glyphosate-based products
French health and environment agency ANSES said on last Monday it was banning 36 products containing herbicide glyphosate and refusing applications to launch another four glyphosate products due to insufficient data on health risks.
The products…
Austrian leader blocks ban on glyphosate, citing technicality
Austria’s caretaker leader on Monday made clear she would not sign into law the European Union’s first national ban on the weedkiller glyphosate due to a technicality, infuriating environmentalists while delighting farmers’ groups.
A…
MEPs oppose EU Commission plans to authorise three herbicide-resistant GMOs
MEPs opposed the EU Commission plans to authorise imports of products containing three glyphosate and glufosinate ammonium-resistant GMOs, in non-binding resolutions on Thursday.
On Wednesday evening, MEPs also held a debate with the European…
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