New epidemiological study finds no connection between cases of cancer and use of plant protection products containing glyphosate

(BfR Federal Institute for Risk Assessment) BfR Communication No. 036/2017 from 22 December 2017Epidemiological studies are a central element of public discussion in the debate surrounding the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate. A publication that appeared in the USA in November examined whether there is a possible connection between the use of glyphosate containing plant protection products and cases of cancer among people who work in agriculture using a significantly broader data base.