Only two out of 11 herbicide studies given to EU regulators deemed 'reliable'

Review of safety studies shows vast majority do not meet international standards for scientific validityOnly two out of a group of 11 industry studies given to European regulators in support of the re-approval of the main ingredient in Roundup herbicide are scientifically "reliable", according to a new analysis of corporate-backed studies on the chemical glyphosate.Glyphosate is the world's most widely used herbicide and is not only the main ingredient in Roundup herbicide but also in hundreds of other products. It is extensively used by farmers in growing common food crops. Continue reading...