JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.
Get the latest COVID-19 technical guidance, scientific and policy briefs here.✕
    • العربية
    • 中文
    • English
    • français
    • русский
    • español
    • Deutsch
    • português
English
  • العربية
  • 中文
  • English
  • français
  • русский
  • español
  • Deutsch
  • português
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Help

Browse

All of IRISCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

Statistics

Most PopularBy Country

Related Links

PAHO IRIS

Glyphosate / published under the joint sponsorship of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, and the World Health Organization

Thumbnail
View/Open
9241571594-eng.pdf (‎4.947Mb)‎
View Statistics
Show Statistical Information
Altmetrics
Share
  • CSV
  • Excel
  • BibTeX
  • RIS
Abstract
Evaluates the risks to human health and the environment posed by glyphosate, a post-emergent, systemic, and non-selective herbicide used, primarily against deep-rooted perennial species, in agriculture and forestry, and for weed-killing in water systems, parks, road verges, and gardens. Roundup is the major formulation of glyphosate. Because of its agricultural uses, concern centres on the possible presence of residues in crops and animal tissues destined for human consumption. Concerning possible presence of residues in crops and edible animal tissues, the report cites evidence that such residues are negligible. The report further concludes that the low toxicity, low volatility, and low body absorption of glyphosate make its application by backpack sprayer safe when workers wear full protective clothing. A review of studies in laboratory animals and in vitro test systems supports the conclusion that glyphosate has very low toxicity when administered by the oral and dermal routes, does not induce sensitization, and shows no mutagenic, carcinogenic, or teratogenic activity. While the formulation Roundup is acutely toxic to humans when ingested intentionally or accidentally, dermal absorption is low, and no adverse effects are expected in properly protected workers. Studies of adverse effects on other organisms in the laboratory and field demonstrate low toxicity for bees, earthworms, and birds. The risk to most aquatic organisms was judged to be small or negligible. While marked changes in populations of birds and small mammals have been documented following glyphosate application, these changes are attributed to alterations in habitat, vegetation cover, and food supply resulting from the herbiide s intended effects
Citation
World Health Organization & International Programme on Chemical Safety. (‎1994)‎. Glyphosate / published under the joint sponsorship of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, and the World Health Organization. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/40044
Relation
Environmental health criteria ; 159
Description
Summary and evaluation; conclusions and recommnedations also in French and Spanish
177 p.
ISBN
9241571594
Language
English
Collections
  • Publications
Metadata
Show full item record

Show Statistical Information

View Item 
  • IRIS Home
  • 1. Headquarters
  • Publications
  • View Item
  • IRIS Home
  • 1. Headquarters
  • Publications
  • View Item

© 2021 WHO