Scientists comment on an analysis of UK pesticide usage data.
Dr Wayne Carter, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, said:
“The increased use of glyphosate poses a potential health concern for individuals who are extensively exposed. As with any other pesticide, glyphosate can be toxic, depending upon the level of exposure, either acutely or potentially chronically. The public may be exposed to glyphosate via food or by using certain weedkillers, but some people may be more responsive to the toxic effects than others and the level/duration of exposure is also crucial – the human health impact of everyday exposure for most people in the UK is very difficult to determine. The increased usage of glyphosate should be paralleled with increased biomonitoring of human exposure to ensure that this stays within the suggested safety limits.”