Glyphosate again confirmed as safe

Home gardeners can continue using herbicides containing glyphosate with safety – providing they follow label directions.
Australia’s pesticide regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), has again confirmed that approved products containing glyphosate can continue to be used safely, according to label directions.
This statement follows recent landmark lawsuits in the United States, linking the use of glyphosate with cancer.
The AVPMA stated it was aware of recent international decisions concerning glyphosate.
As the national regulator for agricultural chemicals it continues to track and consider any new scientific information associated with their safety and effectiveness.
Following recent assessments, the APVMA found no grounds to place glyphosate under formal reconsideration again.
Glyphosate is one of the world’s most widely used and rigorously tested chemicals.
Australian stores have indicated they do not have plans to remove the weedkiller from their shelves.
More information on the APMVA web site »