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Brazil says glyphosate is non-cancerous, but health risks remain for those exposed to the weed-killer

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Anvisa proposed maximum daily ingestion limits of 0.5 milligrams per kilo of body weight for the general population and 0.1 milligrams for rural workers Analysts at Brazilian health agency Anvisa have determined that the weed-killer glyphosate does not cause cancer while recommending exposure limits as international pressure to reduce use of the chemical grows. Companies such as Bayer AG and its unit Monsanto, which produces glyphosate-based weed-killers, have faced legal challenges over allegations that glyphosate causes cancer. A new study published this month also links high exposure to cancer.

Brazil says glyphosate is non-cancerous, but health risks remain for those exposed to the weed-killer Brazil says glyphosate is non-cancerous, but health risks remain for those exposed to the weed-killer Reviewed by Shahid Karimi on February 28, 2019 Rating: 5

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