[Article] Utilisations du glyphosate, effets indésirables et alternatives
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Abstract
This article presents the values of Acceptable Daily Intake and Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) in the European Union for dozens of substances and subsequently contrasts them with the corresponding benchmarks upheld in Brazil concerning its predominant crops. Furthermore, this study delves into the toxicity levels and the potential health ramifications of glyphosate on humans through the ingestion of food containing its residues. The findings from this research underscore a notable surge in glyphosate and pesticide sales and usage within Brazil over the past decade. In stark contrast to its European counterparts, Brazil not only sanctioned the sale and application of 474 new pesticides in 2019, but extended the authorization for glyphosate sales while downgrading its toxicity classification. Finally, this review not only uncovers disparities among research outcomes but also addresses the complexities of replacing glyphosate and introduces environmentally friendlier alternatives that have been subject to evaluation in the existing literature.
Schematic illustration of environmental pollution by glyphosate.
Authors
The first author, Leandro GOULART DE ARAUJO, conducted this work in our laboratories thanks to the program Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA).
Leandro Goulart de Araujo, Daniel Froes Zordan, Alain Celzard, Vanessa Fierro
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Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 30 septembre 2023
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