Health researchers are calling the attention of regulators to examine whether or not a commonly used herbicide is safe.
Chemical glyphosate sold in the whole word needs to be subjected to further safety review since the United Nations found out that the pesticide is likely to cause cancer. However, this negates the finding of the U.S. and European regulators.
The researchers argue that the safety of glyphosate remains under question and it needs further review. They suggest that the assessment should include the testing of glyphosate levels found in the human body.
They also recommend that regulators should track those people who are highly exposed to the profession. In the first place, the safety standards being followed now are outdated, which means that it may be detrimental to the environment and the public health.
While in September 2016, the EPA published that glyphosate is not likely to cause cancer, researchers strongly suggest that regulators should conduct further review, even though the finding of the European Food Safety Agency is also consistent with the former.
Meanwhile, the International Agency for Research on Cancer found out in 2015 that glyphosate is a "probable human carcinogen." Monsanto is still selling the herbicide as Roundup around the world. According to New York Times, the reputation of Roundup has been questioned on Tuesday when unsealed documents from a federal court raise questions with regard to its product's safety and manufacturer's practices.